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It’s a simple addition. No permit needed by me and we can use clamps instead of crimps. All I need is help with the drop. I will take it from there if you like. Although I will not pull a permit, we will follow the proper wire sizing guides and nfpa codes. I’m only running a 30 amp fused service (branch circuit) from a permitted installation 50 feet away and adding a sub panel with gfi's for the (2) receptacles in the shop for a clean install. Kind of an extension cord on steriods - grin
Pretty straight forward
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Choke red flags ?
Im confused, please elaborate
are you in the trade - am I missing something?
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Dicks last post is good advice. Yep, in the trades. Splicing 10/3 into 4 or 6 ga. no good.
BTW. If you want a tradesman who is not licensed or insured by comp to work for you, you can always run them through an employment service.
My advice is to get an electrician for this drop project. jerry on this board is very good.
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Guess this conversation has gone full circle with your recommendation to hire a licensed insured contractor
Thank you I Ill check with Jerry
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Thanks for the consideration Bullwinkle. Any time you tie into a permitted panel, for your own protection its best to have a permit for the new drop should you ever need repairs on the original box. The power company can get pretty testy about working in a panel with un-permitted additions. Also in the worst case, if you have a fire, the insurance company might deny your claim if they can determine the work was not permitted, if if done to code. They don't need much of an excuse to avoid paying. Again Mahalo, Dick
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Got it ... in this case we are 300 feet downstream from the meter, quick splice. Biggest hazard being me falling off the ladder - grin
I bet you and I will meet up some where some time, seems like we travel the same circles - Ill buy lunch
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I'm sure we will, I'm looking forward to it. Nice to be considered for the job. Sorry I couldn't be more help on this. Dick
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"... Also in the worst case, if you have a fire, the insurance company might deny your claim if they can determine the work was not permitted, if if done to code. ..."
So....if you buy a house and there has been some electrical work done that (you did not know about) and had a fire, the insurance co. would *not* pay?
I guess your "due diligence" now includes a full inspection of all mechanical and electrical systems, and pull permit history before buying? What if there's a splice hidden in the wall that arcs and starts a fire and no one ever thinks to open the walls to look for such things?
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