Why did you use a bushing instead of a Romex connector where the cable enters the back of that Zinsco II panel? A offset ******, 4X4 box, & a raised device cover, would have been cleaner & likely cheaper then the NM sealtite connectors used also.
DIY Job for subpanel?
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I believe a pro did that installation
Chuckster in NJ
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The sub panel looks nice, just the way I would have done it……… Nice job!
BTW! Glad you took the advice and called in a pro.
nadogail
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iMHO, Running Cable. or pulling wire of any significant length, is a job that takes at least Two People.
Paid licensed electrician…is it fine?
It’s an Eaton panel.
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wyliesdiesels
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including the incorrect bushing and receptacle box at the bottom with the LT?The sub panel looks nice, just the way I would have done it……… Nice job!
BTW! Glad you took the advice and called in a pro.
wyliesdiesels
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no. shouldve been an NM clamp
It's the worst panel made today.
Is this a call back item for the electrician?
mike93lx
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I can hear the response....
"it passed inspection and is how we do it all the time. We are happy to come out and swap it for a service charge and parts"
No permit, no.
Can I simply get a push NM connector myself and call it good? I think im capable of removing the wires and feed one through?
Fwiw here is my AC disconnect box I did last week. Someone say everything looks OK? I used a NM connector in that one. Maybe I should have done the subpanel myself haha (edit: realized I need to put some black tape on white wire in the AC DC box meant to do that)
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Looks like just a grommet to me?
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Chuckster in NJ
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I was kidding hoping to make the OP feel good, because I knew there was going to be a "slam fest" coming.……… Especially with the LT and the wrong cover plate.
You got me too…I don’t know much here…! Slowly learning and felt good on the AC disconnect box but per this thread didn’t feel right doing the subpanel so got someone out, appears a few things were skipped.I was kidding hoping to make the OP feel good, because I knew there was going to be a "slam fest" coming.……… Especially with the LT and the wrong cover plate.
Question is should I email the owner and ask if this is to code then?
On the LT is that a problem or are you saying it would be “better” if it was hard conduit?
Whole thing looks like a trunk slammer special, Zinsco II panel, lack of a proper connector, & cobbled together convenience receptacle.
Is this unacceptable for $2200, or is this what I should expect for that price? These days with contractors I have no idea on pricing and expectations...The electrician has 5 star reviews, licensed etc...Maybe it was just these guys who did a bad job? Ugh....
Chuckster in NJ
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Is it to code?……. NO
Is this a fire hazard?…… NO
Can you cut yourself on the GFI cover plate?……. MAYBE
Does this look like a "rookie job"……… YES
Did you over pay for this?……… UNKNOWN unless you got other prices
The NEC states that all work shall be done in a "Workmanship Manner"……. Nowadays with the labor shortage of qualified people you can FUGGABOUTIT
BTW! Nothing is wrong with the LT…….. A simple offset ****** along with a 1900 box and proper cover it would have looked more professional.
The sealtite is iffy, but it's mostly just ugly, the anti short bushing is not code compliant, but the BR/Zinsco II panel is listed just a bottom of the line product, the equivalent wanting a new car & coming back with a Yugo, the only thing that should be replaced on the installers dime is the bushing.
Thanks Ill contact them. Understood on the panel...my use case is pretty basic so its just a lesson for a future house that I'll probably just do the panel myself. I can always redo the GFCI. once I get my shelving units built, I will be running more outlets anyway, so I'll just fix it to your guys' suggestion at that point.
Maybe its a blessing and curse to be a DIY'er, don't do it myself and its disappointing every time the so called 'pros' do it...but do it yourself, end up getting higher quality stuff but potential to make mistakes. Can't win
Either way I can now get the mini split wiring pulled into this panel, so that its not 115F in the garage in about 45 days here in AZ. Then I can tackle the rest of this during the summer that is otherwise impossible normally...
Chuckster in NJ
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Show a pic of the area where the conduit is entering the meter…….. Right side between the enclosure and that schedule 40 plumbing pipe (with 90* elbows) with telco wires in it.
BTW! Post up a picture of the entire house electrical systems (inside and out) for a full GJ critique.
BTW! Post up a picture of the entire house electrical systems (inside and out) for a full GJ critique.
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Chuckster in NJ
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Oh no, whats wrong on this side???
Maybe I shouldnt have posted any of their job....ignorance would be bliss!!
EDIT: Owner just called me back and said that what they did IS to code and that wire does not require strain relief and its fine....
I just managed to get my 10ga wire fed through and used a push in connector. Is this acceptable method?
*update*** now the owner has basically said its fine, what do you guys suggest I do -- find the right size push in connector, like I just did for the new wire, or leave it as-is?
I just managed to get my 10ga wire fed through and used a push in connector. Is this acceptable method?
*update*** now the owner has basically said its fine, what do you guys suggest I do -- find the right size push in connector, like I just did for the new wire, or leave it as-is?
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I believe your push in connector is backwards
You're right - I found some Raco 4714 that have the right direction, I'll grab some and swap them out.
mike93lx
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I agree I doubt it could come out logically since the feed wire comes from the ceiling down. It just can’t possibly come out.
While getting my breaker I found some push in reliefs for the romex at Home Depot. Wired it in just now.
Everything look OK?
Couldn’t quite get my ground as straight as the electrician did…but just visual…
While getting my breaker I found some push in reliefs for the romex at Home Depot. Wired it in just now.
Everything look OK?
Couldn’t quite get my ground as straight as the electrician did…but just visual…
