Article 680 feeders for pool sub panel
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pierre
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Re: Article 680 feeders for pool sub panel
Hello Baxter
680.25(A) is where you will find the wiring methods permitted, they are all raceways. There is one exception and that is for 'an existing feeder'.
Jeez in the attic, must be one deep pool?
Pierre
Hello Baxter
680.25(A) is where you will find the wiring methods permitted, they are all raceways. There is one exception and that is for 'an existing feeder'.
Jeez in the attic, must be one deep pool?
Pierre
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a.wayne3@verizon.net
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Re: Article 680 feeders for pool sub panel
It depends on local jurisdiction,here we can use nm to feed a pool panel but in the tampa city limits we must have pipe.check with local inspectors to find out what they require
It depends on local jurisdiction,here we can use nm to feed a pool panel but in the tampa city limits we must have pipe.check with local inspectors to find out what they require
pierre
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Re: Article 680 feeders for pool sub panel
Hello Allen
Has your jurisdiction adopted the NEC with amendments? If not I think you would need 'written special permission' to use NM cable for a feeder to a pool panel. I am not positive, but I think it is because of the deteriorating effects of chlorine on the NM cable sheath.
Pierre
Hello Allen
Has your jurisdiction adopted the NEC with amendments? If not I think you would need 'written special permission' to use NM cable for a feeder to a pool panel. I am not positive, but I think it is because of the deteriorating effects of chlorine on the NM cable sheath.
Pierre
michael nye
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Re: Article 680 feeders for pool sub panel
Sounds like mabey your going through the attic then down the wall with ser cable to the pool panel?
Sounds like mabey your going through the attic then down the wall with ser cable to the pool panel?
bill addiss
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Re: Article 680 feeders for pool sub panel
baxter,
There's not enough specific information here to give any definite answers.
Bill
baxter,
There's not enough specific information here to give any definite answers.
Bill
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a.wayne3@verizon.net
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Re: Article 680 feeders for pool sub panel
Pierre we have adopted the 2002 nec......I have not found in it that nm canot be used as a pool panel sub feed,we have a jurisdiction In the city of Tampa that requires pipe for a pool panel.....
As far as the chlorine goes doesnt the potting compound required in the light niche stop that from becoming a corrosive in the panel ?????
Pierre we have adopted the 2002 nec......I have not found in it that nm canot be used as a pool panel sub feed,we have a jurisdiction In the city of Tampa that requires pipe for a pool panel.....
As far as the chlorine goes doesnt the potting compound required in the light niche stop that from becoming a corrosive in the panel ?????
bphgravity
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Re: Article 680 feeders for pool sub panel
Usually the concern with NM cable to pool equipment is the fact that the grounding conductor is not insulated. However, 680.21(4) covers that problem.
The issue we get into is the fact that alot of electricians like to run the NM in the attic, and then stub it out the soffit and down the wall in RNC or EMT. The problem is NM is listed for wet locations and the debate over whether NM can be installed in a raceway or not.
I personally dont see a problem with it and would perform the practice myself. Its funny, Florida is suppose to be "jurisdiction" free, but I continuously here of issues regarding particular areas still trying to enforce local code.
Usually the concern with NM cable to pool equipment is the fact that the grounding conductor is not insulated. However, 680.21(4) covers that problem.
The issue we get into is the fact that alot of electricians like to run the NM in the attic, and then stub it out the soffit and down the wall in RNC or EMT. The problem is NM is listed for wet locations and the debate over whether NM can be installed in a raceway or not.
I personally dont see a problem with it and would perform the practice myself. Its funny, Florida is suppose to be "jurisdiction" free, but I continuously here of issues regarding particular areas still trying to enforce local code.
pierre
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Re: Article 680 feeders for pool sub panel
Baxter's question asks about 'feeders'. 680.25 refers to feeders. I do not have my 2002 NEC here, so I will quote EC&M's book, page 48
Am I completely reading this wrong?
This is strictly enforced in the jurisdiction where I work.
I also left the handbook at work, but I believe the information is the same in it.
Pierre
Baxter's question asks about 'feeders'. 680.25 refers to feeders. I do not have my 2002 NEC here, so I will quote EC&M's book, page 48
Like I mentioned before the only exception is for 'existing'.
Am I completely reading this wrong?
This is strictly enforced in the jurisdiction where I work.
I also left the handbook at work, but I believe the information is the same in it.
Pierre
bphgravity
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Re: Article 680 feeders for pool sub panel
Good call Pierre!
I don't have much experience with pools here in Florida.
Good call Pierre!
I don't have much experience with pools here in Florida.
bill addiss
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Re: Article 680 feeders for pool sub panel
Pierre,
I don't think you're reading it wrong. I think your responses were great. I wish in circumstances where there are exceptions or more than one possible answer that the asker would supply more information so that at least we could have some closure.
Bill
Pierre,
I don't think you're reading it wrong. I think your responses were great. I wish in circumstances where there are exceptions or more than one possible answer that the asker would supply more information so that at least we could have some closure.
Bill
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