mdfriend_sae
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This is my first year as a Industrial Technology Teacher, and I was wondering is there a specific height to place outlet boxes? I'm getting ready to teach a short unit on basic wiring. Thank you for any help.
Simple question for a new teacher
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Re: Simple question for a new teacher
have you ever done what you are teaching
have you ever done what you are teaching
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There are no specs. for res outlet boxes. Example: Clock ckt. Those boxes are near the ceiling. I usually place my recep. 9"-12" from the floor to the bottom of the box. I place my switches 48"-50" from the floor to the botom of the box. There are other applications that you have to be aware of such as countertop placement and bathroom placement.
There are no specs. for res outlet boxes. Example: Clock ckt. Those boxes are near the ceiling. I usually place my recep. 9"-12" from the floor to the bottom of the box. I place my switches 48"-50" from the floor to the botom of the box. There are other applications that you have to be aware of such as countertop placement and bathroom placement.mdfriend_sae
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I have ran wiring and hooked up light switches and plugs. The only thing that I have not done is hook all that up in a service box. I'm only going to teach them the basics of this unit.Though thank you for all your help.
I have ran wiring and hooked up light switches and plugs. The only thing that I have not done is hook all that up in a service box. I'm only going to teach them the basics of this unit.Though thank you for all your help.
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As a youg boy I lived on a farm. My older sister who is 75 now, told me about how I usually had power off from blowing fuses in my experiments.
I don't remember much about this. Now, I know I should have had some basic training in safety around electricity. I found out the hard way.
A basic course in electrical work should start with instructions on safely working the systems, before any instructions regarding the mechanics of the installation.
You are in a position to make a difference.
As a youg boy I lived on a farm. My older sister who is 75 now, told me about how I usually had power off from blowing fuses in my experiments.
I don't remember much about this. Now, I know I should have had some basic training in safety around electricity. I found out the hard way.
A basic course in electrical work should start with instructions on safely working the systems, before any instructions regarding the mechanics of the installation.
You are in a position to make a difference.
david
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I think the present ADA requirements are a max center height of 42 and a min. height of 18 in on center based on the final regulations for ADA federal register title III 28 CFR part 36
Friday July 26, 1991 Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities.
Remember as a teacher you should keep Barrier Awareness as part of your program.
I think the present ADA requirements are a max center height of 42 and a min. height of 18 in on center based on the final regulations for ADA federal register title III 28 CFR part 36
Friday July 26, 1991 Public Accommodations and Commercial Facilities.
Remember as a teacher you should keep Barrier Awareness as part of your program.
mdfriend_sae
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Re: Simple question for a new teacher
Again, Thank you for your help and I understand that safety is such a big topic when regarding electricity. I will do my best to teach them everything that I know and to reasure you about that, I have lined up a licensed electrician to be a guest speaker.
Again, Thank you for your help and I understand that safety is such a big topic when regarding electricity. I will do my best to teach them everything that I know and to reasure you about that, I have lined up a licensed electrician to be a guest speaker.
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Just something to consider.
It would be good design to install receptacle outlets in non-dwellings at least 18" above grade. This prevents relocation and reclassification issues if the room changes its own classification to a hazardous location.
Many design specs and common practice places switch outlet locations at 48" above grade. It is a better design to place these outlets boxes at 52" or 44" to avoid the drywall taped joint. This prevents boxes from being at a weak point in the construction of the wall and helps to reduce mud fill and wall damage.
Just something to consider.
It would be good design to install receptacle outlets in non-dwellings at least 18" above grade. This prevents relocation and reclassification issues if the room changes its own classification to a hazardous location.
Many design specs and common practice places switch outlet locations at 48" above grade. It is a better design to place these outlets boxes at 52" or 44" to avoid the drywall taped joint. This prevents boxes from being at a weak point in the construction of the wall and helps to reduce mud fill and wall damage.
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mdfriend: Wiring Simplified is a old and still updated text. I have seen it at Lowes for about $10.00. This text is very good, and there is a expanded version for about $40.00. Actually Wiring Simplified would be a good student text.
mdfriend: Wiring Simplified is a old and still updated text. I have seen it at Lowes for about $10.00. This text is very good, and there is a expanded version for about $40.00. Actually Wiring Simplified would be a good student text.
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mdfriend: Delmar Books sells a book " Electrical Wiring Residential" www.delmar.com, it is used by some electrical education programs. Lots of info. for around $60 to $50.
mdfriend: Delmar Books sells a book " Electrical Wiring Residential" www.delmar.com, it is used by some electrical education programs. Lots of info. for around $60 to $50.
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