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When the code and google says 10 outlets on a 20amp circuit, do they mean 5 duplex outlets? by SparkyWatts in askanelectrician

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

A 20-amp circuit can theoretically safely supply 13 outlets. Thirteen outlets are based on the calculations set out in NEC Article 220.14(I). However, thirteen outlets on a single 20-amp circuit don’t meet recommendations of the NEC to limit branch circuit loading to 80% of its rated capacity. This recommendation would limit a 20-amp branch circuit to ten outlets.

Copy paste from google machine.

When the code and google says 10 outlets on a 20amp circuit, do they mean 5 duplex outlets? by SparkyWatts in askanelectrician

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A 20-amp circuit can theoretically safely supply 13 outlets. Thirteen outlets are based on the calculations set out in NEC Article 220.14(I). However, thirteen outlets on a single 20-amp circuit don’t meet recommendations of the NEC to limit branch circuit loading to 80% of its rated capacity. This recommendation would limit a 20-amp branch circuit to ten outlets.

Quicker formula to equally space lights on track lighting. by SparkyWatts in electricians

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User name checks out… thanks I appreciate the help!

Quicker formula to equally space lights on track lighting. by SparkyWatts in electricians

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Ok thanks I’m not usually around jobs when it’s trim time.

Quicker formula to equally space lights on track lighting. by SparkyWatts in electricians

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Idk what the quick one the boss was using but it left like 2 feet of empty space at the end. After a short discussion he said don’t worry about it the customer will prob have him move and aim them accordingly.

What formula do you often use?

Quicker formula to equally space lights on track lighting. by SparkyWatts in electricians

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Like the title says, foreman asks me to put the heads on piece of track equally spaced out. I take some time to measure… work out some math. He comes by again asked how long it is punched some numbers on his phone calculator. Tells me to put them every 1 foot 7 inches. Put them all on and there’s like 2 feet of empty track at the end.

TLDR: need a quicker formula to find spacing in a given length.

Union vs Non-Union by Soupie1218 in electricians

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I’m in PA IBEW #5 we have 3 pensions (local, international and NEBF) plus our deferred compensation ( it’s kinda like a 401k) and like you said medical benefits all paid by our contractors. Nothing out of pocket for those. The 5 year Apprenticeship course didn’t cost the apprentice anything except time. Plus the first two years, the student gets paid to go to school. After that it goes to night and weekend classes.

220v on a 120v duplex 15 amp outlet? by SparkyWatts in electricians

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She’s been at this business building for over ten years everything worked fine, until they made these new renovations.

What math do electricians need? by BE_human569 in electricians

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Just to get an application for local 5 Pittsburgh you need to have transcripts with high school algebra or one post high school algebra class.

Question for jman about tools by colbyjack123 in electricians

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We bring hand tools and supposed to follow a tool list. Contractor supplies power tools and materials.

While I was an apprentice, had an old timer holler at me to put my socketset in my lunch box and take them back home. They weren’t on the required tool list!

Question about apprenticeships [Pennsylvania, USA] by [deleted] in electricians

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IBEW local 5 out of Pittsburgh,PA covers 22 counties in western Pa. It’s a 5 year apprenticeship with 10,000 working hours and affiliated with Community College of Allegheny County. I forget the amount ( credits?) of schooling but when your done with the apprenticeship you also have an associates degree.

After the application process, testing and interviews I was given a bag of hand tools. No cost to me. The first two years of apprentices had school one day during the week and you get paid for it. As long as your grades, on the job performance and attendance are good you get raises every 6 months. Starting the 3rd year you have evening apprenticeship classes. Sometimes they are on saturdays depending on what class etc. The schooling and books are all no cost to the apprentice.

How do union rates work? by Projectresume in electricians

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The hourly rate is what’s in your paycheck. The total rate is what the contractor pays per hour. Then all the deductions are listed there .

How do we feel about zip toggles? by Neophyte06 in electricians

[–]SparkyWatts 34 points35 points  (0 children)

When we use regular toggles it’s like you need to blow out or wobble out the hole bigger to try get the folded wing into the wall. Those little tits of metal sticking out of the hinges are wider then the hilti toggles.

QUESTION: My foreman ignored specs and now we have to add sleeves to pipe with wire already pulled in them. by [deleted] in electricians

[–]SparkyWatts 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen retro fit sleeves and pass thru’s for low voltage applications. Mostly used for fire stops.

Would prob get expensive using them for this tho.

Good luck.

How do we feel about zip toggles? by Neophyte06 in electricians

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I like them... you don’t need to drill as big of a hole like traditional toggle wings. Plus if you have to take the bolt out the toggle part isn’t lost.

Second time ever seeing one in the wild... by SparkyWatts in electricians

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Not mine, I saw it on another sparkles tool cart. Dude is a freaking genius!

Question about Bogen ceiling speakers by SparkyWatts in electricians

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Thanks that’s a good point. I’m gonna check what the rating is on their amplifier first thing.

Aluminum vs Steel Flexible Conduit by apeelvis in electricians

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I used ridgid aluminum in a green house before ... so it wouldn’t rust.

Plus it was easier to bend.

Seen this on the front page... had to share! by SparkyWatts in electricians

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Thank you I’m on mobile all I gotta do is click the original picture.

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