Intermatic AG3000 install, no side knockouts left

[tmshort]

Both side knockouts on my mini split disconnect are full; what other options do I have for install of the surge device?

The instructions specify that outdoor installations should be “mounted horizontally into a suitable enclosure”. Sounds like I should not use one of the 2 knockouts on the bottom.

Appreciate any ideas.

Thanks

 

[Chuckster in NJ]

Make your own KO (7/8” hole) on the side if you have room.
You can always mount it on the outdoor disconnect too which would be the best location.

 

[tmshort]

I don't think I have room for another hole, I thought about that.
This is for mounting on the outdoor disconnect right by the unit. I installed one on the other unit earlier, no problem. Just don't have a horizontal spot for this one...

 

[BrandonV]

Those tend to accumulate water if they're mounted vertically. Any chance you can mount it to the structure & just use a short piece of conduit back to the disconnect?

 

[tmshort]

Those tend to accumulate water if they're mounted vertically. Any chance you can mount it to the structure & just use a short piece of conduit back to the disconnect?

Might be a possibility. I thought about that or another box, but according to the manual I need to minimize wire length as much as possible. May not have much choice.

I was definitely concerned about collecting water...

 

[BrandonV]

Might be a possibility. I thought about that or another box, but according to the manual I need to minimize wire length as much as possible. May not have much choice.

I was definitely concerned about collecting water...

The wire length becomes a problem because people do this. This is from Schenider Electric.

 

[sparky 1971]

Without seeing it, I am going to take a guess. Why not move the whip for the condenser to a bottom knockout which should free up a side ko?

This is based on the ASSUMEtion that the power is going in on one side and out the other. I can't think of any other reason for both side ko's to be used.

 

[wyliesdiesels]

 

[PCustoms]

Without seeing it, I am going to take a guess. Why not move the whip for the condenser to a bottom knockout which should free up a side ko?

This is based on the ASSUMEtion that the power is going in on one side and out the other. I can't think of any other reason for both side ko's to be used.

IIRC OP used the disconnect as a junction and fed a 2nd disconnect/AC.

 

[sparky 1971]

IIRC OP used the disconnect as a junction and fed a 2nd disconnect/AC.

Well that's gonna make it a ****** to free up a knockout. Hindsight is always 20/20, should have hit a J-box first. I just happen to have two 30X30X12 3R junction boxes that I ordered in for a job and changed my mind on what I am going to do so I'd be willing to part with one for my cost which is around $700 each....

 

[PCustoms]

Well that's gonna make it a ****** to free up a knockout. Hindsight is always 20/20, should have hit a J-box first.

From his other thread:

I just happen to have two 30X30X12 3R junction boxes that I ordered in for a job and changed my mind on what I am going to do so I'd be willing to part with one for my cost which is around $700 each....

Yikes, that's steep to have kicking around the shop