Electrical Wiring-Code violations

http://www.sparkyuonline.com Some miscellaneous code violations that people have done. Repairing a time clock,photocell and electric panel are just a few of the electrical repairs needed.Another part of your online electrical wiring training and continued education.

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[ElectricalGuru]

Nice Video - Just wanted to update the opening portion . I believe it was stated that EMT is required to be secured with straps within 3' of couplings. Actually, this does not apply to couplings....only within 3' of Outlet Boxes, Junction Boxes, Device Boxes, Cabinets, Conduit Bodies or other tubing terminations. Couplings are not considered tubing terminations so I wanted to make sure everyone was clear on that.

Excellent Video......keep up the good work !

[sparkyUonline]

@ElectricalGuru Paul thanks for stopping by and commenting on the video. I appreciate your valuable input!

Sparky

[stevesteve250]

was the outside junction box on the fence seal tight? is that a code in the US? and what about the couplings

[sparkyUonline]

@stevesteve250 Some are weather proof boxes utilizing sealtite flex. Code here mandates the use of weather poof vs water tight. 2-common products are Nema 1(non weather proof) and Nema 3R (weatherproof)

[WheelockAlarms]

@ElectricalGuru as you said Sparky said 3' within couplings. That is how he does it. He is going beyond the code because the code is the minimum requirements. I was just including my opinion. Their is no need for you to be rude.

[ElectricalGuru]

@wheel...I think we all know minimums Mr.wheels..your point is?

[WheelockAlarms]

@ElectricalGuru EMT is required to be secured within 3 feet or less of a termination, and every 10 feet or less there after. Remember the code is the MINIMUM requirements.

[Abeille30]

When i first started into electrical my first move was to install strap along H beam to secure teck wires. i did about 400 feet before my boss came and told me to redo all of it because it was on the wrong side (the hole up); saied to me the wire cant be supported because over time vibrating in the complex gonna loosen up the metal screw and wire gonna find its way out.

Since then i always found it logical to install them the screw below the wire/conduit like you saied.

[Crpetersena]

Thanks for the updates, always a pleasure to watch!

[sbales63]

I think the hole on the strap should be above the conduit because it's alot easier for someone to bend that strap down then it is to bend it up.. Personal preference.. Bell box in the attic is funny as hell