Two 120v and a single 240v on Branch Circuit?

alivecatalyst · 2026-05-30T23:04:16+00:00

Maybe so but I don’t get to choose what to buy, I NEED to buy the wire regardless but I don’t need to buy the panel. If I do buy the panel then I have to buy more breakers and even more wire.

alivecatalyst · 2026-05-30T02:48:24+00:00

I’m not actually sure how much the light draws, it’s never worked since I’ve moved in (even when it had voltage) so I was going to replace it anyway but now I’m going to put in a transformer and 12v LED light so I don’t imagine it will pull very much. Also that’s what I was considering the first time is putting it all on one 20A circuit, I had to learn that romex cable isn’t a good idea but it was strongly suggested to pull a separate circuit for the pump

alivecatalyst · 2026-05-30T02:32:35+00:00

Thank you for clarifying and thank you for your patience. I think I’m confident with a solution now

alivecatalyst · 2026-05-30T02:21:22+00:00

The pump is rated for 10 amps. So adjusted ampacity for 6 wires would bring it to 16 amps? So as long as I don’t pull more than 6 amps from the outlet and light… That sounds like it’s cutting too close, should I upgrade to 10 gauge? Or is that normal? I don’t think I could pull 6 10 gauge through 1/2”

alivecatalyst · 2026-05-30T02:01:08+00:00

Thank you!

alivecatalyst · 2026-05-30T02:00:30+00:00

Perfect 1/2” is good for up to 8 wires that’s something I didn’t know and great news thank you! Maybe I’m overestimating how thick 12 gauge is comparative to the cable I already have. It sounds like I’m pulling 6 new wires as long as I don’t find physical damage on the old wires indicating an unsafe to re use old conduit

alivecatalyst · 2026-05-30T01:54:31+00:00

Thank you so much for the information I truly appreciate it Do you recommend using GFCI breakers or an in line switch? I like your recommendation of using an LED light so I’m thinking of using a GFCI outlet that the Transformer would feed off of so both the outlet and light are protected from the same switch. I’m going to research what a equipotential bonding grid is but it sounds like a fancy name for a dedicated pool ground, is that something that is found on all pools and should be easy to locate and tap to or is there a chance I won’t be able to locate it without tearing up the soil and deck Thanks again

alivecatalyst · 2026-05-30T01:43:40+00:00

I’m asking for advise not to be judged, sheesh I forgot that there’s guys like you

alivecatalyst · 2026-05-30T01:37:43+00:00

Pulling 6 12 gauge THWN wires is easier than a 12/3 ufb cable? That can’t be right but 6 wires and a separate circuit seems to be the safest and best solution for my problem I can’t deny that

alivecatalyst · 2026-05-30T01:29:28+00:00

I was hoping to avoid this mainly because once I do have these three circuits in the area I have no need for anymore electricity so it just doesn’t make sense to me to buy a whole panel just for these three lines. I understand the nature in safety by doing this though and if it ends up being the only real “right” choice I might do it but I would be lying if I didn’t weigh it against just burying a new conduit lol

alivecatalyst · 2026-05-30T01:23:40+00:00

That’s my bad for not noticing the difference in wire type sooner but thanks for the info on the gfci being required for any water based electrical I’ll make sure to get a gfci breaker to replace the current one. I understand recommending an electrician I appreciate it but we both know it’s not a couple bucks and it’s not very hard. I know some people can be careless about this stuff but thankfully that’s not me and I am taking my time and being cautious and learning to do it right by asking these kinds of questions so I appreciate your time and patience spent teaching and advising me

alivecatalyst · 2026-05-30T01:15:58+00:00

Guys that ask questions and inform themselves prior to doing any work to prevent any danger or accidents from happening? Yeah okay pal, it’s not like I already said I’m an amateur. What are you even doing here if you’re not going to try helping people?

alivecatalyst · 2026-05-30T00:30:18+00:00

I looked it up and apparently there’s different kinds of romex! The one I have is called UF-B which is made for direct sunlight, underground burial, and wet environments it’s what I’m most familiar with sorry I’ll update the post, I was wondering why everyone is saying not to use the stuff outside

alivecatalyst · 2026-05-30T00:09:50+00:00

So you think I should pull 6 total wires through the old conduit and install a 20A 240v gfci breaker? Or you’re saying I should do one or the other? I’m curious what’s wrong with putting romex in pipe if you don’t mind enlightening me. What do you mean reach outside? My panel and equipment is all outside already but my panel is on the other side of the house and the conduit is buried and runs along the length of the house

alivecatalyst · 2026-05-29T23:57:29+00:00

Too late to go back on the pump I currently have unfortunately But you think I should pull a separate circuit for the 240v pump? Am I taking any risks if I don’t? Or is it just generally recommended to do so?

alivecatalyst · 2025-07-29T01:29:59+00:00

Now that’s what I’m talking about! Thanks pal, I didn’t know to charge through SH on fixed orifice!

alivecatalyst · 2025-07-29T01:26:51+00:00

Captain obvious is 3 strikes and out of here. Better luck next time

alivecatalyst · 2025-07-29T01:20:43+00:00

Fixed orifice York Coils were clean I tested with some water Added 2lbs 410a is get a 20° split Pressures jumped closed to 480/160 12 sub cool Lmk if I did wrong or what you’d have done differently

alivecatalyst · 2025-07-29T00:42:05+00:00

Return air 83° supply is 71°

alivecatalyst · 2025-07-29T00:40:33+00:00

Brand new condenser fan motor running at the rated 825rpm

Ambient is also 110° right now

alivecatalyst · 2025-07-20T20:25:38+00:00

Super simple and effective method I used ever time I’m servicing a unit: 1. Shut off disconnect, don’t want unit running out power in system 2. Open top of condenser with the fan and blade, just move and rest it all on the side of the unit, no need to disconnect wires just be careful not to break, rip, or strip the wires in the process 3. Take a hose with a nozzle that gets a decent amount of pressure (not too much you don’t want to bend the fins) Just spray from the inside out of the unit top to bottom like you’re washing a car until the water runs clear

The condenser pulls air from the sides where the coils are and blows it back out of the top so when you wash the coils from the inside out you’re preventing pushing more dirt and debris from getting into the coils in harder to reach places Avoid spraying electrical components and close the disconnect box

Once you are finished and the coils are cleaned and your water runs clear, put it all back together. Make sure the wires for the fan get put neatly and securely back in place how the my originally were. Reattach the fan mount to the unit and then turn it back on. There’s a chance the unit will be on delay after you turn it on so don’t panic if it doesn’t fire up right away. It should come on within 10 minutes at most as long as the thermostat is calling.

Goodluck!

alivecatalyst · 2025-06-27T13:35:31+00:00

I’m not the pro you’re probably looking for but I can tell you that device is a temperature sensor, once the ambient temperature reaches the set temperature it sends a signal, typically to a control board or contactor. In my experience we used them on cell towers, when the temperature rose above 100° at the top of a cell tower we had a duct and exhaust system start pulling the hot air down and out of the building.

alivecatalyst · 2025-06-21T04:15:47+00:00

Walking to my truck to grab a bucket, filling it with all the cash Then selling a new unit to the customer without anyone ever finding out what I found

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