Actuator wiring code?
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barbeer
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- Pinellas County, FL
There could be many! Where are you?
For now I will point you towards 2005 NEC 400.8 which says so cord should not be used in this fashion.
For now I will point you towards 2005 NEC 400.8 which says so cord should not be used in this fashion.
- Location
- Simi Valley, CA
I don't think Lenny will let you get away with anything out there.
What is the voltage, what is the distance, would flex of some sort work for you, why cord?
- Location
- Massachusetts
If it's line voltage we would generally use FMC or LFMC or maybe MC cable, never cord.
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- Simi Valley, CA
I don't think Lenny will let you get away with anything out there.
My mistake it's Lanny, not Lenny. Now though, I can't remember if Lanny McMahill is from Phoneix or is it Jim Maldonado.
The actuators are being replaced in all the Mech/Plant rooms on site. The cord lengths are in most cases less than 2 feet from Actuator terminals to the j-box and are 0-10 VDC. All the cords currently installed are loose and have no supports, simply hanging from actuator to j-box.
I would like to know of text or code from the NEC or NFPA to accompany the new valves and abide by what rules are in place.
Thank you all for your time.
I would like to know of text or code from the NEC or NFPA to accompany the new valves and abide by what rules are in place.
Thank you all for your time.
- Location
- Bremerton, Washington
- Occupation
- Master Electrician
OK now we are getting there. There are clearly rules for this equipment, it may be an Article 725 application.
Now we need to know, what class of circuit is it? Class 1 2 or 3?
The power supply typically is labeled, if not look at Art 725 to determine.
This is important as if its Class 1, then its a chapter 3 wiring method (it FMC, LTF), But if Class 2 its can be cable, such as PLTC. I don't want to call this "low voltage" but if it helps you, think of it that way
- Location
- Bremerton, Washington
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- Master Electrician
OK. The rules are in Art 725 Part III Class 2 and 3 circuits, it covers wiring methods etc, Also read Part 1 for the scope and general information.
Most electricians would (incorrectly) call this "Low Voltage", which it is not. Read the title of Art 725 to see what it is.
Most electricians would (incorrectly) call this "Low Voltage", which it is not. Read the title of Art 725 to see what it is.
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