A/C Outdoor Disconnect

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I am being told by an A/C Contractor that my disconnect is rusted and no longer in code because of that. I can find nothing that refers to rust (on the outside of the box) making a disconnect out of code.

Can anyone help me on this, I think this is just a contractor out to make an extra buck.:confused:
 
diverdown said:
I am being told by an A/C Contractor that my disconnect is rusted and no longer in code because of that. I can find nothing that refers to rust (on the outside of the box) making a disconnect out of code.

Can anyone help me on this, I think this is just a contractor out to make an extra buck.:confused:
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If he is supplying the brance circuit and you are supplying the disconnect, then it's none of his concern. If this is a permitted job in his name, he can call that shot. It's his name on the permit, and nobobdy hear can see the disconnect. And to answer your question, there is no code dealing with paint or enamel having to be in good shape.
 
Welcome.

Instead of saying it is 'out of code', the HVAC tech could have tried to pinpoint the original downfall of the equipment.

Is it 'identified' for the environment? 110.11

Was a 1/4" airspace provided behind the enclosure? 312.2

And now, are there 'damaged parts that may adversely affect safe operation or mechanical strength of the equipment such as parts that are . . . deteriorated by corrosion . . . 110.12(B)

Of course, you need to know when it was intalled to look at that code cycle, for pure violations, but rusty equipment can very easily be considered unsafe.
 
I carry a wire brush and gray primer on the truck.
Mostly I use it on outside panels that have a little rust around the clasp.

How ever as the others say if the interior is damaged or coaroded.

Then a new disconnect is easy to install.

I also carry new disco's on the truck ;)
 
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