sk1939Premium
join:2010-10-23
Washington, DC
kudos:9 | reply to 49528867
Re: Wiring Behind 70's Panelboard I figured as much, which is why I plan on using flexible conduit or AC-90, since running solid is a PITA. Anything wrong with my original plan? |
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 alkizmo
join:2007-06-25
Pierrefonds, QC
kudos:1 | said by sk1939:I figured as much, which is why I plan on using flexible conduit or AC-90, since running solid is a PITA. Anything wrong with my original plan?
Heck go even cheaper and buy a fusible disconnect box.
They cost like 10$-15$ + a 15A fuse. You thing probably would run around 50$ with the breaker.
Of course, only if the forum electricians approve of your idea. |
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sk1939Premium
join:2010-10-23
Washington, DC
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| It's generally a bad idea to do it that way. I think I'm just going to rewire it and keep it simple. The only issue is how to hide the relatively ugly cable. Will probably use a Wiremold tube along the wall, and use a cap at the top to feed the flex. I also may just use 1/2" flex because I have 250 feet laying around collecting dust (what? it was $40). |
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 SavantPremium
join:2001-08-12
Toronto | said by sk1939:It's generally a bad idea to do it that way. I think I'm just going to rewire it and keep it simple. Hey, I never said it was ideal. I'm looking at safety and code compliance. A disconnect with properly sized overcurrent protection will do that. The picture you posted would be sufficient. It doesn't have to be fancy.
However, if it was me I would bring a #14 back to the panel. Yeah it will be a major pain, and yeah it will take time, but you'll feel better when it's done. 
Just remember you will need to put in a junction box to tie the old feed and the new return together. There won't be enough room to make a connection in the existing device box.
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