Recent content by RKCRLR

I get that. And it would be nice to have power there (mainly for a light). But it is a small shed (8x10) and is used to house the well components and garden tools. I have a power outlet 50' away and just run an extension cord (stored in the shed) when I need it. Thanks

I must be missing something. Wouldn't a 240VAC to 120VAC transformer have the same issues for wiring as a 240VAC to 12VDC power adapter? This thing would need to reliably run 24/7/365 in an unconditioned environment. If I'm using both a transformer and power adapter it just seems like more...

The existing ground wire is the same gauge as the other wires. However the insulation is green. I didn't realize I wouldn't be allowed to use white tape on the exposed ends to identify them as a neutral wire. Is this an item you were referring to in your link...

Get ready to get jumped on. While that is tempting (and works) it isn't code compliant (and potentially unsafe). I'm trying to do something that is code compliant (or close) for when (if ever) I go to sell.

That is why I said put it in an enclosure but I understand your point. Is there a practical way to hard wire a 12VDC power adapter into the 240v circuit? Use spade terminals on a wall wart (in an enclosure)? Use a power supply that has a cord and plug, cut off the plug, and hard wire it...

My main concern about putting in a 240v outlet and using a 12 VDC power adapter is I would need to de-rate the 30 amp breaker to 20 amps (unless I use a 30 amp outlet which introduces more problems). I'm concerned about nuisance trips of the well pump. Other than that this approach makes the...

Thanks PS I like your avatar. I used to work for Aerojet-Rocketdyne.

I wasn't going to take a neutral from another circuit. I would re-purpose my existing insulated ground wire as a neutral wire by connecting it to the neutral bars at both ends. But then I would need a ground wire. That is what I would run from the outlet that has a ground. Is this allowed...

The existing wiring is in about a 100' run of 1" PVC conduit that is underground and under a concrete patio with multiple bends. I'd be screwed if I couldn't re-pull the wiring. I do have a grounded outlet about 50' from the shed. Are you allowed to "daisy chain" a ground from a different...

I will likely be cutting off the 12 VDC plug and hard wiring to the valve pack (unless I use a plug to wire adapter). The current power supply 12 VDC output is hard wired (2 pins on circuit board) and there is no socket. Thanks

So if I hardwire in a 12 VDC power supply will it be compliant with code? What if I cut off the end of an extension cord and hardwire it in, plug in a wall wart power supply, and put everything in a box. Would that be compliant? Thanks

So if I hardwire in a 240v 60Hz to 12VDC transformer along with my well pump will I be code compliant?

I think I'd be better off doing your earlier suggestion and buying a 240v 60 Hz to 12VDC transformer and putting in a NEMA 6-15 outlet. It seems it would be more reliable.

It's a wall wart rated for 120v.

This seems like a reasonable approach. My adapter is rated at 120v and hardwired into the valve unit so I was planning on hardwiring the DC anyway. Thanks