You did pretty good. Hope you don’t mind some clarifications. A few of the finer points of NEC. The definition of “dedicated” (The National Electrical Code (NEC) defines a dedicated circuit as an individual branch circuit. A dedicated circuit is designed to provide enough power to a specific appliance without overloading the system. It has its own circuit breaker and only supports one outlet, so only one device can draw voltage from it at a time.). The cover on the box that holds the devices are not mud rings. They are surface covers. Emergency lights are not allowed to be switched.
Good information. I didn’t know that emergency lights couldn’t be switched. In this case, it’s in a residential home so I guess it’s fine since it’s not a required fixture.
@@FireAlarmDude5967 You are correct that it’s not required. I agree with your comment. But, just so you know, in my 35+ years experience designing electrical systems, if you install something, required or not, you must follow the code. A for instance, if you install a Fire Alarm panel in a office space that does not require one with 1 smoke detector, and one horn/strobe, the fire marshal, and the electrical inspector will require a full blown and installed system. This actually happened. The project manager thought it would be a good idea. Best wishes.
Question: you said the first receptacle must be GFCI compliant, I dig it. Am I to understand that all the rest of the receptacles in that network get their current routed through that one GFCI-compliant receptacle? If so, that makes perfect sense grounding-wise. But isn't that whole network quite an electrical burden to route through one receptacle?
great job! how would I go about installing something similar if my breaker box is flushed and located on the same wall I want to add the receptacles to if that makes sense.
You could avoid having to do box offset by just using mineralac a.k.a. mini straps - it would probably be a little more DIY friendly for most people. Also throwing a level on your conduit before strapping it down would make it look a lot more presentable.
I paid $20 for a 10 pack of Legrand 15 amp receptacles, I thought that was a good deal. I doubt that the 20 amp is superior, it just allows for a 20 plug. I bought them from Home Depot, not eBay, could account for the difference.
Incorrect. NM is allowed in conduit anywhere NM is allowed. 334.10(5). Required in conduit where necessary for physical protection. 334.15. If you want to run NM through 100’ of conduit in dry location, not smart but legal.
See two code violations. 1) must seal wire or cable that runs from a warm environment to a colder environment.to prevent condensation from building up. 2) Not legal to tun type NMB cable in conduit. Should have used THHN/THWN wire . NMB individual conductors never have the guage or insulation type like THHN/THEN, XHHN & other types. Depending what vode cycle your lication is in might need a AFCI cirvuit breaker. Must read panel label very carefully. Some panels are only rated for a maximum of four flimsy mini or twin breakers. Inspectors will check for this and fail jobs not following panel label.
AFCI breakers are only required in living areas in this jurisdiction. A garage is not a living area. Regarding the other issues, it Would be helpful if you provided the actual codes that require these things. I address the Romex in conduit dilemma in the description but if you can provide the actual NEC code that prohibits that I would be interested
@JohnThomas It is legal to run NM-B in conduit NEC 334.15(B), but can't be used in wet or damp locations, NEC 334.12(b)(4). It's the installer's option, but I'm with you on a preference for THHN wire. You can legally install THHN wire without a ground wire as EMT is permitted as EGC, NEC 250.118(4), and NEC 250.146(A), grounding and bonding.
Would be safer if emergency luminare ( no such thing anymore in the NEC as a light or light fixture ) was on the same circiit that supplies power to room linanares.
Yeah, my grandparents have had Romex in conduit for over 15 years and there’s been no issues. Literally everything in the entire house is in conduit surrounded by concrete. So I’d say it’s pretty safe.
Oh, wow! It looks very, very good! Very flush, whilst sticking out, I like it!
You did pretty good. Hope you don’t mind some clarifications. A few of the finer points of NEC. The definition of “dedicated” (The National Electrical Code (NEC) defines a dedicated circuit as an individual branch circuit. A dedicated circuit is designed to provide enough power to a specific appliance without overloading the system. It has its own circuit breaker and only supports one outlet, so only one device can draw voltage from it at a time.). The cover on the box that holds the devices are not mud rings. They are surface covers. Emergency lights are not allowed to be switched.
Good information. I didn’t know that emergency lights couldn’t be switched. In this case, it’s in a residential home so I guess it’s fine since it’s not a required fixture.
@@FireAlarmDude5967 You are correct that it’s not required. I agree with your comment. But, just so you know, in my 35+ years experience designing electrical systems, if you install something, required or not, you must follow the code. A for instance, if you install a Fire Alarm panel in a office space that does not require one with 1 smoke detector, and one horn/strobe, the fire marshal, and the electrical inspector will require a full blown and installed system. This actually happened. The project manager thought it would be a good idea. Best wishes.
@@FireAlarmDude5967WRONG . Must have normal power to emergency luminaries 24/7 to keep battery charged.
Thank you. Awesome work and it helped me with my smaller project.
Looks clean nice work
Great job!!
Question: you said the first receptacle must be GFCI compliant, I dig it. Am I to understand that all the rest of the receptacles in that network get their current routed through that one GFCI-compliant receptacle? If so, that makes perfect sense grounding-wise. But isn't that whole network quite an electrical burden to route through one receptacle?
The receptacle is rated for 20 amps of feed through current so it’s no issue
great job! how would I go about installing something similar if my breaker box is flushed and located on the same wall I want to add the receptacles to if that makes sense.
Usually you’d make a cut in the drywall above the panels to access the knockouts and then patch that later
Nice video! How did you do this?
Thanks, Watch the video if you want to know how
You could avoid having to do box offset by just using mineralac a.k.a. mini straps - it would probably be a little more DIY friendly for most people. Also throwing a level on your conduit before strapping it down would make it look a lot more presentable.
True but those do look janky. And yes, I did use a level.
@@FireAlarmDude5967You're fine, standoff mini straps would be a safety hazard in this case, IMO.
Awesome!
Nice
i thought the code said that you are not supost to pull romex through conduet
Read the description
I paid $20 for a 10 pack of Legrand 15 amp receptacles, I thought that was a good deal. I doubt that the 20 amp is superior, it just allows for a 20 plug. I bought them from Home Depot, not eBay, could account for the difference.
Not really supposed to use Romex in EMT or else it will make it hot and possibly cause an electrical fire
Check the description
Absolutely false. Romex allowed in conduit.
@@pld8993Maybe 75 years ago or some third world countries.
Incorrect. NM is allowed in conduit anywhere NM is allowed. 334.10(5). Required in conduit where necessary for physical protection. 334.15. If you want to run NM through 100’ of conduit in dry location, not smart but legal.
It does not overheat simply by being in conduit. Another myth that just won’t die.
See two code violations. 1) must seal wire or cable that runs from a warm environment to a colder environment.to prevent condensation from building up. 2) Not legal to tun type NMB cable in conduit. Should have used THHN/THWN wire . NMB individual conductors never have the guage or insulation type like THHN/THEN, XHHN & other types. Depending what vode cycle your lication is in might need a AFCI cirvuit breaker. Must read panel label very carefully. Some panels are only rated for a maximum of four flimsy mini or twin breakers. Inspectors will check for this and fail jobs not following panel label.
Should have said type NMB cable NEVER has the wire Guage printed on conductor insulation .
AFCI breakers are only required in living areas in this jurisdiction. A garage is not a living area. Regarding the other issues, it Would be helpful if you provided the actual codes that require these things. I address the Romex in conduit dilemma in the description but if you can provide the actual NEC code that prohibits that I would be interested
@JohnThomas It is legal to run NM-B in conduit NEC 334.15(B), but can't be used in wet or damp locations, NEC 334.12(b)(4). It's the installer's option, but I'm with you on a preference for THHN wire. You can legally install THHN wire without a ground wire as EMT is permitted as EGC, NEC 250.118(4), and NEC 250.146(A), grounding and bonding.
There is no more NM-B, it’s now just NM.
Romex is allowed in conduit anywhere romex is allowed, no length limit. 334.10(5)
Hi FireAlarmDude5967 Great Video! I want you to do EST Voice Evac
Very nice job did you buy the receptacles on Amazon?
No, eBay
@@FireAlarmDude5967
Ok THX
Would be safer if emergency luminare ( no such thing anymore in the NEC as a light or light fixture ) was on the same circiit that supplies power to room linanares.
True, but the Emergency luminaire is not a requirement here. It’s merely a supplemental unit I installed for fun.
you can not use Romex in conduit but besides that god job
See the description
Yeah, my grandparents have had Romex in conduit for over 15 years and there’s been no issues. Literally everything in the entire house is in conduit surrounded by concrete. So I’d say it’s pretty safe.
@@FireAlarmDude5967 yes
Not true. It's code (unless exposed to water) but is a PITA to run thru anything but a short run of conduit.
Incorrect. Romex allowed in raceways, 334.10(5)