Using a pencil to label a panel directory

[kwired]

NEC doesn't specify that your directory be in English language or even that you use a Latin based alphabet in your writing.

One could just draw pictures as long as it is deemed suitable enough to get the information to the reader.

 

[Carultch]

NEC doesn't specify that your directory be in English language or even that you use a Latin based alphabet in your writing.

One could just draw pictures as long as it is deemed suitable enough to get the information to the reader.

I'm glad they added the rule about transient conditions of occupancy being unacceptable circuit identification. The panel in my house has circuits labeled "John's Room", and I have no idea which room that is, or who John is. He hasn't lived here for 20 years, and I've never met him. But I need to know where the circuit breaker connects within the house.

 

[electricalist]

Mine says Gen lights Gen plugs

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[Fulthrotl]

A more professional method , plug in a radio & listen for it to go Off or a helper with a receptacle tester & two way radio/telephones.

you guys missed this one.... it was sitting on the for sale lot here on the forum for a year...
i bought it, and it's awesome to use... you clip a CT on each wire in a panel, turn it on, and
walk around with a reciever, and it has a numeric display that tells you the circuit number.
works on up to 42 conductors at a time. you can ring out control wires, everything.

https://www.tasco-usa.com/products/circuit-mapper-system/

one person, one day with a label maker, and you are done with it... you can do an
awful lot of lights and receptacles in a day if all you are doing is rolling a work cart
with a labeler on it around an office... i mapped about 12,000 sq ft of offices in a
highrise, in about 4 hours... paid for the tool.

 

[JFletcher]

you guys missed this one.... it was sitting on the for sale lot here on the forum for a year...
i bought it, and it's awesome to use... you clip a CT on each wire in a panel, turn it on, and
walk around with a reciever, and it has a numeric display that tells you the circuit number.
works on up to 42 conductors at a time. you can ring out control wires, everything.

https://www.tasco-usa.com/products/circuit-mapper-system/

one person, one day with a label maker, and you are done with it... you can do an
awful lot of lights and receptacles in a day if all you are doing is rolling a work cart
with a labeler on it around an office... i mapped about 12,000 sq ft of offices in a
highrise, in about 4 hours... paid for the tool.

Does that unit have 24/42 sets of clips to go to each ungrounded conductor in the panel?

 

[sparkyrick]

you guys missed this one.... it was sitting on the for sale lot here on the forum for a year...
i bought it, and it's awesome to use... you clip a CT on each wire in a panel, turn it on, and
walk around with a reciever, and it has a numeric display that tells you the circuit number.
works on up to 42 conductors at a time. you can ring out control wires, everything.

https://www.tasco-usa.com/products/circuit-mapper-system/

one person, one day with a label maker, and you are done with it... you can do an
awful lot of lights and receptacles in a day if all you are doing is rolling a work cart
with a labeler on it around an office... i mapped about 12,000 sq ft of offices in a
highrise, in about 4 hours... paid for the tool.

You say it works on up 42 conductors at a time. Does it come with 42 ct's?

 

[sparkyrick]

As far a panel directories, I create them in Excel and print them out on cardstock or adhesive backed shipping labels. Then I save them to Google drive, so I have access to them for future reference from home or with my phone.

 

[kwired]

You say it works on up 42 conductors at a time. Does it come with 42 ct's?

From information I saw I think one model does up to 24 and another does up to 42.

 

[milldrone]

You say it works on up 42 conductors at a time. Does it come with 42 ct's?

The pdf manual indicates you can buy them separately. If you were considering buying one check the note on page 6 of the manual. Then ask yourself how many switch mode power supplies are in an average dwelling, keep in mind that almost every "wall wart" Iphone / Android charger, AC adapter is a switch mode power supply.

 

[sparkyrick]

The pdf manual indicates you can buy them separately. If you were considering buying one check the note on page 6 of the manual. Then ask yourself how many switch mode power supplies are in an average dwelling, keep in mind that almost every "wall wart" Iphone / Android charger, AC adapter is a switch mode power supply.

But states only if the power supplies are within 10' of the panel.

NOTE:
Products using switching power supplies such as battery chargers and uninterruptible
power supplies must be disconnected or turned off if the branch circuit outlet is less
than 10 feet from the electrical panel, regardless of which circuits are under test.

Interesting product. Just wish it was clear how many ct's it comes with. I see where it says "Additional Transmitter inductive clamp assemblies are available directly from
the Tasco factory." It could get really expensive if you have to purchase 39 more ct's. Also available on Amazon and eBay for a hundy less than from the manufacturer. Plus, it's made in the USA!