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Old 10-18-2007, 09:58 PM   #41
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I want to know if I got all the goofs in the pics are the first part of this thread...see below, did I catch evcerything?
1. Romex sheath is to terminate INSIDE the box

Correct, at least 1/4" of sheating needs to be in the box.
(Help! Not sure what code section this one falls under)

2. Wire "nail strips" are plumbing hangers

Nothing wrong with notching beams as long as it doesn't interfere with the integritiy of the structure.
300.4 (A)(2)

3. Should have drilled in the center of the studs to run the wire anyway

If holes are drilled, an 1 1/4" space from the edge of the stud must be maintained. If not, use a nail plate.
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4. Runs generally look like crap, and should be WAY straighter and tidy

Correct, "workmanlike manner" is reason for a job to not meet code requirements.
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Old 10-31-2007, 12:29 AM   #42
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Now there's a hell of a place for a Hot Water Heater!



Primary on this transformer was 4160 volts.
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Old 11-02-2007, 03:11 AM   #43
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If i am right the primary disconnection is on the right side of transfomer or it was at remote loaction ??

i work on alot of 4160 system so i know how much kick those suckers have.

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Old 11-03-2007, 01:37 AM   #44
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Im not sure where the disconnect was for this beast.

I do know, however, that it's not energized.
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Old 01-25-2010, 09:55 PM   #45
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Omg
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Nothing like resurrecting a 2-year old thread.
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Oh, that is just bootiful! This thread might just get Celtic out of hiding?
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That's just scary...
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Old 01-27-2010, 12:28 AM   #49
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I forgot all about this:




Everyone needs hot water!
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Old 01-27-2010, 08:02 AM   #50
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Come on now, we know thats your sink and not a customers .
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Out of everything the "stud guards" are the best
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The homemade hot water heater is awesome. For some reason the guy only had certain materials available and made good. I hope it's not a jail, cause that guy could probably make something dangerous with those cleaning supplies.
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WOW that is about the worst wiring i've ever seen
Must be new to the construction trades??

Very much on par to alot of jobs we've opened up, no suprises, just more BS.
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I think this was 3 circuits headed to 1 junction box that was a light fixture

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Check out his website now http://markbeiser.com/Site/Home-1.html

It says "you're not finished learning until you're dead". Maybe his wiring caught his house on fire.
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I think this was 3 circuits headed to 1 junction box that was a light fixture
Knocked out two birds with one stone in that remodeling job.
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Out of everything the "stud guards" are the best
yeah, i like that they come with predrilled holes for the drywall screws. more convenient that way.
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Only pros keep the stripped wires in the box. I'm no electrician but know enough to call when when needed.

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This post just keeps getting brought back to life!!
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