Recent content by bobinyelm

Sure, thanks. You mention that yours has "capacitors" as in 'more than one' while mine has only one capacitor and one set of wires. Another poster said mine is a 3hp, though the decal says 5hp SPL (not sure what SPL stands for). Bob

You say the motor is a 3hp, but the decal on the case says 5hp, though with the 1/2" motor shaft and only one capacitor provided for, while most 5hp have a start and a run capacitor. Could you tell me how you determined it's a 3hp? Thanks,Bob

No wiring diagram on case unfortunately. Just the label shown and 2 wires coming through the case for the capacitor.

As memory serves I called IR a couple of years ago when I got the compressor. The pump itself was toast and had no compression at all. I'd picked up 2 IR compressors, one a T-30 80gal that weighed like 600# with a 3 phase 7.5hp monster motor, dead (the pump was fine) and this 60 gal 5hp single...

I was given a supposedly good 220v single phase 5 hp compressor motor but it has the start capacitor missing. What value capacitor and voltage rating should I try for it? This is the label on the motor if it helps: [/url][/IMG] Thanks, Bob

I guess each time a newbe comes upon the question, it starts over again. Live and learn! My questions are answered, though, thanks! Bob

I guess as long as the inspector doesn't examine the individual wires for marking, it sounds like a plan. I seriously doubt he will. (I didn't read alfredenewman's post until after I raised the question, but my guess would be he won't look for THHN markings on individual wires, but then the...

Perhaps that's why one poster mentioned it is NOT legal since it offers limited protection from some types of physical damage. The FMC would be at 5ft above thye floor where it would exit the wall near the main panel, rising to 7ft above the floor where it runs along the wall for the rest of...

Interesting idea. I like it, though when I said it was a ranch, there is ONE room tucked like a bonus room over the laundry room (but not over the garage). Plus, the garage is offset by about 10ft from the service panel, so going up would not give access to above the garage, unfortunately. My...

Agree- When I wired my shop last year the State Inspector (not city as I live in the county) said I could use my choice of rigid metallic, plastic OR FMC below 8ft level in my shop. The state inspectors will let you drop in and ask questions about code or methods as well, unlike the city...

That makes sense, but... Here is the plan. It's a single story ranch house with an attached garage. All the described wiring will be inside either the laundry room or the garage (which share a common wall). The main panel for the home is in the laundry room, and the room is sheathed with 1/2"...

So you are saying that the metal sheathed cable (I guess it's called Greenfield"?) must be routed through conduit to be considered 'protected?" (Not that that is probably legal). This is what I am referring to, but I gather it's not legally considered "conduit" (does not meet electrical codes)...

No, by "externally" I means surface-mounted on a wall in a residential setting where it is not possible to route the wire THROUGH the wall. In addition, the wire must "snake" around obstructions along its path before it can make its way to the 8ft height where it can be unprotected, making...

So using BX (armored) cable inside a building offers no advantage legally or physically over the bare Romex? If Romex is not legal, then BX/Armored is also illegal? So I must use rigid PVC or EMT to provide physical protection below 8ft in height above a floor? Bob

No, I am aware that 240 outlets require NO protection (AFCI or TR outlets), but I was asking about 120v outlets actually. In my own detached shop only GFCI was needed, but I was curious about attached garages possibly requiring both GFI and AFI. You imply only GFI is required- Thanks