Based on the 2017 NEC- GFCI protection shall be provided for lighting outlets not exceeding __________ volts installed in crawl spaces. A) 120B) 125C) 150D) 240 The Answer is- A, 120. This is a new requirement added in Section 210.8(E) for the 2017 NEC. The substantiation provided with the public Read more…
Tis the Season when your furnace will show you that is not performing as it should. As the temperature started to drop I noticed that the furnace was not producing heat as it should. Temperatures at the registers where below 100°. Electric furnace should be over 100° at the registers. Read more…
Sometimes you got to be careful where you crawl in crawlspaces. Here is an example of a potentially dangerous splice. This crawlspace had signs of water, when mixed with minerals in water can become conductive which could lead to someone being shocked or injured. You must install a box or Read more…
We have a little DIY work adding a switch to some lighting. Exposed Type NM cable (or what many call Romex) must closely follow the surface of the building or structure per Sec. 334.15(A). NM cable (Nonmetallic-sheathed cable/Romex) must be protected from physical damage. This can be either by rigid Read more…
The Norther Flicker is a common woodpecker in the Washington State. There are two primary subspecies found in North America are the Red Shafted (as pictured) which is common in the west and the Yellow Shafted flickers more common in the East. Though common these Flickers may be in decline Read more…
A new book for the collection. This is from a recent code class I took.
Not all uncommon having a conduit pull a concentric ring out. Often during installation these concentric ring get slightly damaged making it vulnerable to pull out. This leave the conductors exposed and subject to potential damage that can lead to shorting(arcing) or potential damage of equipment or shock. Repair usually Read more…
Bees are a beneficial insect and we should always try to protect them. From North-Central Washington Beekeepers Association- “During the early summer, bees naturally tend to split their hives and look for a new home. While this move is a natural process for bees, it can look entirely crazy to Read more…
Loose conduit connection at the Air Conditioner can create abrasion of the conductors that could lead to shorting of the circuit and damage to the AC Unit. Conduits need to be properly secured and attached to all enclosures.
In this photo from the field we have a dryer duct that is venting into the garage. Let alone a really bad idea on many levels, it is not allowed to have a duct terminate in the garage. From the 2015 IRC R302.5.2 Duct Penetration Ducts in the garage and Read more…