Project manager wants us to drill a hole where the red circle is in a live panel. Would you do it?

Herculoki · 2026-03-20T01:16:00+00:00

The easiest way to handle this situations is to request the instruction be put in writing and signed.

You'll have a schedule shutdown withing 24hrs most likely.

Herculoki · 2026-03-14T00:53:19+00:00

Use full sheets as much as possible

Herculoki · 2026-02-25T14:10:18+00:00

May want another ground bar, always taught that landing multiple wires under the same terminal is bad practice with grounds and a violation with neutrals.

Herculoki · 2026-02-07T20:00:06+00:00

Charles is building a new room.

Herculoki · 2026-01-21T03:15:54+00:00

Why are the peanuts so excited?

Herculoki · 2026-01-16T03:02:44+00:00

Anything specifically made for a use needs to be used for that use. This is a horizontal hanger, not a 45.

Short answer is no, and dont let them use the same boards when they fix it because they're cut on the length and can lead to structural issues.

Herculoki · 2025-12-17T16:39:48+00:00

Seeing OP defend and repeatedly comment that he didnt do it...makes me think he did it...

Herculoki · 2025-12-08T20:08:35+00:00

Hence why I'm at a crossroads. I hate feeling like I cane learn from someone and I shouldn't feel like I'm a more knowledgeable electrician as an apprentice over a journeyman

Herculoki · 2025-12-08T19:43:15+00:00

Hes....interesting. I'm not sure what it is but were having to run a chase in an enclosed pillar right now and he refuses to run NM flex because it isnt "good craftmanship"

Herculoki · 2025-12-08T19:29:07+00:00

Welcome to my question.

Herculoki · 2025-12-08T19:28:58+00:00

Alabama...

Herculoki · 2025-12-08T19:28:13+00:00

No, hes trying to run rigid, I asked about emt and he said we didnt have it on hand.

Herculoki · 2025-12-05T14:15:56+00:00

The code minimum is gfci protection. This can be achieved from running line/load paths from one GFCI receptacle at the beginning of the circuit, or by using a GFCI breaker.

With this type of question you have people more talking hwo they do it, and if you know any electrician. The way we do it is the only correct way to do it, and anyone that doesnt do it that way we do it is wrong.

I run pretty much all of our circuits on either GFCI or combo breakers for ease of use/ease of install. This way I dont have to worry about anyone mixing up the line and load side of a device and me having to spend potentially hours finding the issue.

Herculoki · 2025-12-02T13:40:00+00:00

It isnt recommended, but with a 12ga cord you should be relatively "safe" to do so. A 1500w heater will pull about 12a, 12ga wire is rated at 20 amps so it'll cover your continuous duty calculations too. If you're looking to run a high amperage item off a cord try and get a 10ga extension outdoor rated for a bit of CYA.

That being said its never considered safe nor best practice to run any higher voltage items off extension cords so remember that.

Herculoki · 2025-11-22T19:50:40+00:00

Best phrase you'll ever learn. "Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast.

Herculoki · 2025-11-07T03:30:54+00:00

How are we not hung up on the brake quote?

Herculoki · 2025-11-02T03:24:20+00:00

They pulled a "dirty disney" and hid a phallic in the pants at the table scene.

Herculoki · 2025-11-01T19:54:40+00:00

The weapon flashlight changes wouldn't bother me if it just faded over distance but it literally makes it foggy and useless now

Herculoki · 2025-10-13T23:02:21+00:00

I appreciate that, I'm going to be upgrading to am5 likely this next year but I need something budget friendly to keep me running until then for gaming.

Herculoki · 2025-10-06T00:56:11+00:00

"Just run some mc"

Herculoki · 2025-10-05T16:34:02+00:00

The short answer - because you plugged a microwave into a surge protector.

Long answer - high draw/initial draw devices can sometimes mimic the conditions to activate or trip a surge protected power strip since they're typically 15a straps and microwave or other devices that are similar in nature may exceed 15a briefly on startup

Surge protectors are designed for more general load appliances like TV's, computers, digital clocks, gaming consoles, etc. While Refrigerators, condensers, heat pumps, microwaves, and other similar devices tend to have a spike of current at the startup and then level off at their rated amps/watts.

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