I was at a garage sale where the guy was selling an RV extension/hookup cord -- using a connector that was delisted over 12 years ago, but apparently still in use in Alberta. He offered me a great deal, and I told him it wasn't code any more he indignantly told me he used it a few months ago at [RV park name redacted]
The grandfathering clause expired at least 5 years ago!!!
You aren't even allowed to buy that connector anywhere in Canada any more! (so people buy them on Amazon, and this cable was very cheap offshore. (so how does all this contribute to safety, he ponders...)
How many of you have seen a power tool with a factory 120V 20 plug?
I was just wondering if it is worth the effort to install the 120 20 amp plugs
My view is this for almost exactly the same price, you can install a 20A breaker, 2A plugs - the 12 Ga wire is more expensive, but I found out that I'd prefer 20A plugs instead of 15A. This is your wiring for 20 years, not just for the near future. I've burnt out 3 cheap 15A duplex receptacles over the years. I hate to fix my electrics once in place.
If I did it over:
...my walls are all about 25 feet...
1) I'd put 3 duplex 20A receptacles per wall, (sides and back) the top ones on one circuit, the bottom ones on the other. This is just for hand power tools. at 4 feet off the floor.
2) I'd also put 3 duplex 20A receptacles in the ceiling on another circuit.
3) I'd also put a single 15A 110V duplex right at the breaker. (near the floor standard height)
4)Then I'd wire one 220V 20A circuit as twist lock, 3 receptacles - one by the breaker panel, one in each corner about 6 feet from the corner. (extension cords work well for this part)
5) I'd also wire 2 220V50A stove plugs along the back of the garage, 8 feet from the breaker panel, and 16 feet from the panel. 3 feet from the floor.
Oh and 2 separate switched lighting circuits on 15A breakers.
The way to pass inspection is that all the plugs above 15" off the floor are for workbenches' potential location(s).
This would do you for almost any long term needs, and additional wiring will be minimal.p
I have one of those, but I find I use my 75 foot welding extension cable more.I'd add another stove outlet at the front so you can weld or whatever on the driveway.
Does this sound correct?
He also stated to be careful when purchasing the 6 gauge. He said a lot of the stuff that goes on sale is only rated at 60C. (Black) I need to look the for the 6 gauge rated at 75C (White). Does this sound correct?
and shoddy amatuers like myself!shoddy electricians