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Hi, I suspect this breaker is defective but in my hart hope I'm wrong. Pushing the Test button does not interrupt power. And here is red LED inside. White wire connected Ground/Neutral (it's main panel) Both Red and Black both read 115V to Neutral. Did I miss anything? Thank you

I have UF-b in hand. And it's 4'-5' run with one bend. If difficult just little bit of dish soap will make a difference I think.

I want to send my plan to inspector before doing actual work. Reading NEC I found only that 250v disconnect has to be below 6'7", laterally 36" and no farther then 50' and visible. Any thing else? Like distance to obstacles ( fence and equipment itself in my case). Some one said 36" between...

Ok, Thanks. Perfect logic to me. And plan to send my plan based on it to city inspector. Will keep you guys posted.

OK, I was reading 406.12. It is specific to 20A or less. But I need 30A

These are the receptacles, L5-30 and L6-30R, locking correct? I was searching for the NEC chapter/article that list exemption, but cant find the one specific to 30A, can you please help? Other information I hope to find there is how far above the floor they mast be installed?

220V 30A for my lathe. 115V 30A for welder. Reading 406.12 Tamper-Resistant Receptacles. it covers receptacles that are 20A or less. What NEC chapter covers 30A? I'd like to avoid TR.

OK. If I'm reading right there are two pipes one outside, inserted in to the hole in the sofit and second slip over from other end of the cable from attic? How to join them? And in general is this a compliant with the code: 3/4 in. EMT Compression Coupling

THWN - Thank you. I was not thinking about this. I have to use sofit. Planning shape conduit so one part is parallel to a rafter, other part parallel to exterior wall and sneak it through a hole in soffit. I have a sofit vent near by so I can see and drive conduit using it. The part of the...

I'm planning to transition from NM-B 12/2 to THHN or UF for conduit in attic. I'm sure regular junction box mounted to a rafter near by exit to outside will work fine. Regarding THHN vs. UF Is one better then other in my case? And from disconnect to mini split compressor my plan to use flex...

while selecting between these two I opted to machine and tack weld 12" extension to the drill in hand. Yellow romex you seen in the picture is the new run. Thank you, guys!

Ok, here is the update, I got permit. Speaking with inspector NM-B will be fine with transition to THHN or UF wire in conduit for outside. Looks like twist nuts are ok to use for the transition. Next challenge is to run wires from panel / wall cavity to the attic. There is no room for my romex...

yes, you are correct. I made incorrect assumptions (no experience). So I removed a receptacle mounted right under panel to see how this wire installed. There is no conduit. It is NM-B 6/2 with ground. And 55A only

Yes, that is the same in my house, 30 years old. I was not sure if code has changes. Given all the help and education I got here in the last few days in this forum my plan is to speak with city inspector tomorrow to see what he'll say. Hope NM-8 will be OK.

I think I got it - no rating on wires because it's romex. The rest of the house done with romex too. Based on diameter of the wire and that this circuit was protected by 50A breaker at the time of inspection, the wire is 6ga. Which does not help me. It's still to small.

Ok, let me start with requirements: Mini Split: Min Ampacity 13A; Max fuse 15A Central AC: Min Ampacity 24 A Max fuse 40A The panel currently has 40A fuse. It was 50A fuse installed by the builder fore previous central AC. Unfortunately I do not see any markings on wire in relation to GA or...

Hi, everyone. This is related to my mini split project but getting 230V different way by placing condenser by garage. So I thought may be a good idea to start a different thread. Any way I have a disconnect on garage external wall for central AC and one option is to place Mini split condenser...

Everyone, Thank you for help! Create community. I'm so happy that I found this forum. Yes I got gfci near by already. But was not aware that one is required.

yes. you are correct, published docs show no rating for 115v unit, just for information, here is the link to 115v unit. But considering all comments, it will be 230V...

Good advice, thank you. I understand what to look for. I dont know where to find it. For exaple what type of wires can be used in conduit and the same time run without conduit so I can avoid splicing. Or I can figure out temperature rating for wire insulation that is in conduit based on NEC but...