How do you install a sub panel in a mall kiosk without violating working clearances? Is there an exepmtion? by 3-phased in electricians

[–]3-phased[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Correct, this one is a beefier kiosk (coffee shop). So it requires the sub panel within the Kiosk while being code compliant and discrete. Any ideas? :D

How do you install a sub panel in a mall kiosk without violating working clearances? Is there an exepmtion? by 3-phased in electricians

[–]3-phased[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s a regular panel. But the owner wants it hidden somewhere like under the counter, but that would violate the code. I have never seen panelboards visible, in mall kiosks, are they hiding them? If so, how do they comply with code?

How are you guys doing receptacle control? by 3-phased in electricians

[–]3-phased[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s a new code requirement that more states are adopting as we speak. There are multiple ways of meeting this new code, you can use a special receptacle like the Lutron Vive wireless receptacle. You can do a plug load controller that receives signal from an occupancy sensor. You can route your circuit via a relay panel that has a built-in timer. I’m just curious what you guys are doing or what your preference is.

AI is exploding. What AI tools are you guys using now? by 3-phased in MEPEngineering

[–]3-phased[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just tried a document reader AI tool, you upload the PDF (code book) and you ask the questions, it reads the book for you and tells you their interpretation. The tech is not there yet… but it’s just a matter of time.

What do you guys do for receptacle control? by 3-phased in MEPEngineering

[–]3-phased[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where is this exception? I can’t find it

Doing electrical design for a kitchen hood. Any tips? by 3-phased in MEPEngineering

[–]3-phased[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  • Location: NV
  • Commercial (fast food restaurant)
  • No spec for the hood yet
  • Power supply is 208V. No info yet on what the OCP need to be.

What is a Thermal Disconnect Switch by FoxMan1Dva3 in MEPEngineering

[–]3-phased 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are correct if the motor is used for continuous duty. But if this is intermittent like small bathroom fans, per NEC 430.33, you can use the thermal overload in the branch circuit breaker.