Pull Chain Code.

K2

I should know the code on pull chains but i don't.

This is my boomer work station light. It can do 1, 2,3 or 4 lamps in a few combinations. Right now it is armed with a 95 cri, t-10 @ 5k kelvin, a couple of 842's, and a 735.

Boomer lighting is going to be big soon because we can't see worth a crap.

My question is: are the pull chains code compliant? Thanks, k2.

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Speedy Petey

Sure they are. As long as they are contained in the wiring compartment of the fixture.
Did you even notice a small knockout (1/2"ø) in the center of a 1/2" KO? This is for a P-C switch.

What is NOT compliant is that zip cord tacked to the ceiling!

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K2

Thanks Pete. I run cords on Hi-bay hid's and fluorescents all the time. Where do they draw the line?

K2

I should probably mention that you can't switch the ballast outputs. Seperate ballasts are switched.

Magnettica

How can you be a licensed electrician and not know that flexible cords cannot be used as a substitute for fixed wiring?

400.8 (1)

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K2

I'm a licensed apprentice so I'm not required to know everything. But I'm still curious as to why I can use cords on hi-bays?

Magnettica

Because 400.7 (1) & (2) specifically permits it.

410.30 (C)(2) is another good one to look at.

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mdshunk

The code is mute on pull chains. Control your lighting in any way that pleases you, as long as the wiring methods and materials are compliant.

K2

Thanks for the help. I'll put a box up. I need to move the light about 6 inches anyway.

I have a few more questions but i better get my book first. I've been stalling waiting for the new Nec. 2008?? Should we see it soon??

Capt2

Licensed Blue Grass Musician I understand, but licensed apprentice??? Even an apprentice would know you can't run a ceiling wire like that and would interested in knowing more than the MDR.

jbwhite

It comes out in september. It will take a couple months before it is available at the supply houses.

72chevy4x4

May I ask what these are?

K2

Sure, I'd like to go into a dissertation but I won't.

Basically the 35 and the 42 are a couple of different colors of light, (Kelvin temperature), and the 8 and the 7 are couple of different intensity's. Generally 2700 Kelvin for kicking back at home relaxing, yellowish, the color of fire, like incandescents.... 5,000 Kelvin in the spray booth at the Porsche body shop or working on microchips, white or closer to daylight colors.


Then there is "color rendering index". CRI. I only know what that looks like.