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Originally Posted by theatretch85
Could you please either PM me with pictures or post them here of this setup? I am very interested in how they did that as I am finishing off the ceiling in an area where I will be running network and CATV cable through the basement and have considered doing something like what you are describing.
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No prob.. I'll try to take some more pics this evening, and maybe post a new thread in case anyone else is interested.
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Originally Posted by theatretch85
On topic - You could always steal some 15 amp circuit breakers out of some power strip and mount those in your bottom box.
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I actually did that a long time ago; Not a bad idea, but it can be a little messy (would be much better if the breakers came with a 3/8" flange and clips
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Originally Posted by hayewe farm
Because these two units have a patch cord that can be plugged into a 15 or 20 amp circuit the in wall wiring between the units would have to be either 12 ga or 14 ga and protected by a 15 amp breaker. The external components like patch cords or fixtures do not affect the requirement. In wall wiring must be protected from the source by an appropriate sized breaker.
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Agreed that the kits from those mfrs. should have an OCPD at the inlet, if that's what you're saying.
I was poking around in the code trying to find an answer, and an "inlet" is not even defined (NEC 2008) in section 100. I thought it counts as a receptacle, but the definition specifies that a "receptacle is a contact device installed at the
outlet for the connection of an attachment plug".
Annnnyways, I'm not trying to nitpick what you were saying -- I appreciate your clarification.. Just trying to understand how an inlet would need to be sized.
From what I've read I would need an OCPD at the point of connection to the supply, so at the plug. (240.4(B)(1) seems to require that the flexible cords be protected at their rated ampacity -- unless I'm reading that wrong).
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Originally Posted by Gigs
He could fix the problem by finding an extension cord with a 15 amp fused plug and using that for his whip, I'd say.
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So Gigs' suggestion is probably the easiest/cheapest way to go. Good idea, thanks!
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Originally Posted by Gigs
BTW Scott I just noticed your UPS... it's tiny! Be careful not to overload it, that kind is only good for maybe 3-4 amps.
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No worries, that UPS is actually not connected inline with the above setup. It powers that computer sitting sideways on the shelf in the pic. The voltage regulator (600VA max) next to it is powering my TV (285W max). The other connection to my equipment cabinet is directly plugged into the mains b/c I need a 1000VA UPS at minimum and don't have a spare one just now.
Your install definitely has a much nicer commercial feel.
Though don't you need an OCPD as well??
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