Electrical Wiring-Code violations

[@thundercloud47]

I liked the video. Keep posting. I have had training in electricity but never became a licensed electrician. My instructor was a no nonsense retired Navy man. Over the years I have done lots of free work for friends. The stuff i run across amazes me. Local people think that you don't need a ground rod and can rely on the one the power company has way back at the transformer. They also think it's OK to use the ground wire as a hot wire. We have lots of house fires locally.

[@PaulFlynnjr]

Hey Sparky, just wanted to give my 2 cents worth. I'm not an electrician, but have worked with it most of my life. I never though I would need to really put my skills to the test but We recently opened a store in a former Kroger super market and over the last several months I've had to add lights and extra outlets and such, I've had an opportunity to see some of the past work. You would not believe what some people consider "Safe". Every time I get into the ceiling I'm amazed. Cont ->

[@koolhub6137]

very important to understand electrical circuits, proper ground and code work period, this is a skill professional service, not for jack legs, and untrained- non educated people period.

[@electricalindustry]

10-4 Some think they can, but they can't!

[@johnbecich9540]

Bravo. Thanks to the expert who shared his real world observations. Nice verbal explanations, every one.

[@stevesteve250]

was the outside junction box on the fence seal tight? is that a code in the US? and what about the couplings

[@Panerai77]

Thanks for sharing. What did you find that was wrong with the time clock/ outside lites ? As for wether the one-hole strap should face up or down, it is a question that plagues us all.

[@Flickchaser]

>rubber blankets to drill and tap a hot buss bar for a large brkr. add- on,unless you have a healthy respect and concern for doing a good neat job, your chances of survival are considerably reduced. There are some good elect.'s out there,union and non-union,I worked both sides but some of them are criminals without accountability and a code enforcing strict inspector(If the job is even permitted) who will crawl into an attic or up to the roof is rare indeed. You have our respect. Bravo Sparky.

[@albertastorms]

Was that wire that had missing insulation due to wiring not rated for exterior application?

[@darley387]

Hi Sparky, I ran into a electrical panel that has no knockouts for conduit or new circuits. I understand that sometimes you need flexibility for running circuits but using on a hole saw on a live panel to run new wires isn't really a great idea.

[@edwardmorris5332]

The attic Jbox in the third set of pictures looks to be overfilled too, violation of 314.16 right?

[@tbwjs]

Loving the videos, keep it up. That weatherproof box in the attic with the #10s probably has a box fill problem (T314.16).. In the saga of the signs.. was that round enclosure like what is used for driveways lights? eg no bottom in it; open to the earth? If so, should be using weatherproof wirenuts or polaris blue.

[@dominicbrown2034]

I usually use backstraps for exposed conduit I think the code requires a 1/4" space between the wall and the conduit. The straps also let the raintight couplings be more in line. Also the conduit goes right into a WP box without a box offset.

[@WizzRacing]

Actually at 5:32 that is the best way to install time clocks. The enclosure is NEMA 3R rated as well. The reason I do it that way is it a single point lockout. No need for 5 locks and keys. Plus the service feed line side and branch circuits can have separate load side fuses or breakers. Saves material and easy to troubleshoot.

[@citychick4154]

Great video. Driving a service truck is a whole different animal. On a side note, half straps mounted from above offer far more support. An old JW showed me the difference, putting weight (climbing and standing) on flush mounted thinwall strapped both ways.

[@HenryEscoElectric]

I'm curious as to whether I can drill a new 1/2" hole to install pvc on TOP of the main panel box outside of my home. I see that there are knock outs on the bottom of the box which I'm sure that's so rain doesn't enter. What if I use a suitable silicone sealant to seal the connector on top of the main panel box?

[@linhnguyen-wj9fj]

Henry Escobedo, yes you can. You just have to use a hub, manufacture by Meyers or Thomas and Betts. Trade name is Meyers Hubs or T&B Hubs. And they come in all Sizes. good luck

[@wickedxe]

well said Sparky! I have a very great respect for you and all your vids. keep up the good work! i hope my vids are even half as informative as yours are. i have watched every vid you have made and learned a lot from them. David

[@electricalindustry]

@ElectricalGuru Paul thanks for stopping by and commenting on the video. I appreciate your valuable input! Sparky

[@beltronian]

Awesome video, but I want to Trigatron my house. Where do I start?

[@electricalindustry]

@Panerai77 One of the sign ballasts was bad causing the breaker to trip.That breaker fed another sign so neither worked. About the one hole straps, I am glad to see you were paying attention ;-)

[@illestofdemall13]

Ever had one breaker in a panel feeding another breaker in the same panel? I saw that before.

[@chatrkat]

"just because you can buy it at the hardware store doesn't mean you can use it"!

[@jenko701]

Great videos , I would love to see more ,but I know it takes time . Do them when you can.

[@skink356209]

I'm 13 and have personally fixed some code violations. I have a violation in my own crawlspace; I haven't gotten to buying the box for it yet, but it is Romex hanging from the ceiling, capped, and left there, and further down there is a pair of 14-2 cables hanging down spliced in the open air. And yes, it was handyman work.

[@DavidBerquist334]

is it safe to put 2 12/2 Romex cables in 1 Romex connector flat no pinching I taped both flat together both jackets enter box half inch thanks

[@Gizmodi]

David Berquist yes, it is fine.

[@joebananatube]

Only if the connector is listed for two cables.

[@SHAKA-NEU-LU]

One hole straps installed up or down is ones own preference. No code for it. But a guy who works for caddy told me those straps were designed to be hook down for better support. You can’t easily just bent the strap up, but when the hook is up, it can bent down easily. Say for instance you’re in a ceiling or somewhere where you’re stepping on a shitload of conduit

[@WheelockAlarms]

@ElectricalGuru EMT is required to be secured within 3 feet or less of a termination, and every 10 feet or less there after. Remember the code is the MINIMUM requirements.

[@ahoivik]

It would be neat to see the after for the stuff that you end up redoing.

[@bortLives]

great video, it's amazing what you see on service calls!

[@cengeb]

hope you got a lot of insurance coverage, when u take on all the violations and deteriorated stuff, cus even if you work on one thing, when something else smokes you gonna be called in, last one to touch something, even if ya didn't. document what you actually worked on......the world is ruthless

[@electricalindustry]

Document huum,that's why I have all these pictures! Thanks for the comment.

[@tsegithunder]

Good video presentations....I like to see more. I'm studying for my Journeyman test.

[@89runner]

@Panerai77 i would say facing up and the weight would rest on the screw and anchor..

[@charlesw5357]

@ 1:50 that's also a outdoor rated box, so many have no business messing with electricity.

[@GarriTrooper]

Can anyone help me on this? I installed a hot water heater and all 3 electrical wires coming from the house are exactly the same. There is no (green) marking for which one is the ground wire (it fell off). In a scenario like this how are you possibly able to find out which one is the ground wire (again, all three wires are exactly 100% identical)? Also what would happen if a person hooks things up wrongly? Such as maybe in a different case somebody hooked up the positive onto the negative or the ground somewhere else or so on. Basically would a bunch of sparks fly out immediately? If you touch positive to negative sparks fly. But what about positive or negative to the ground wire? Also how much of a risk would I have of damaging the circuit box or something by touching the wires and such?

[@philsketball]

It sounds like you might need a bit of professional help. If you have three wires, some times the ground wire is smaller than the other two hots. If the Water heater run off 240 volts, you do not have both a neutral and a ground wire. It has two hot wires. Either way it is very dangerous to hook up wrong. You can get someone hurt, damage the appliance breaker (water heater) and even cause a problem with the main electric panel breaker. This can be very costly to replace. Please see help from a qualified electrician!

[@vishwanpurandat8302]

Check continuity the 2 that reads are your live and neutral

[@atcaleb]

Thanks for the vids, I learned much more than I ever thought I would from them. Just enough to make me dangerous!

[@josephnicolas2158]

From what I learned the straps for the EMT are allegedly stronger with the screws at the top like they had it. Personally do not know just how I was taught. Thanks for good cideo

[@Endobski]

I don't believe that's true, the metal will be the same "strength" regardless of orientation. However, I prefer to keep my screws at the bottom of the conduit so the strap can't open up if under weight.

[@tonyrossi3151]

Nice video. It's good to know I'm not the only one that runs into this type of work. What part of the country do you work in?

[@thebluntandonly]

depending on the wire and how long it has been put in place, some sheathing will go brittle and when accessed by maintenance sometimes over years of being heated and cooled when the wires are undone to the terminals and moved they crack and the sheath sometimes falls off.. but this isn't common in houses, I've seen it in industrial applications where there are strenuous amperages and overloading over time.

[@ottoroth9377]

I'm like you..straps mounted from the underside, or use a double mounted strap...also...is those holes in the top of the roof mount box there for a reason, or did somebody attach at one time something else...noted they needed sealing.

[@johnat112]

thanks for taking time to share these videos hope you get more views

[@Mrmckissick]

time clocks and photo cells the key is to keep them on the same ct. its ok to back feed the photo cell on the load side of the photo cell

[@johnkosheluk1041]

how can I get a book on the 2016 wiring coad

[@electricalindustry]

You can get a 2014 from Amazon.com or NFPA.org. Next one due out will be the 2017 although I'm not sure when it'll be released. Check the NFPA.org website for more info.

[@johnkosheluk1041]

Thank you

[@jeradLiberty]

at a book store stupid go be a plumber!

[@jgwalling]

john Kosheluk. Its code not coad

[@Mr.beanz100]

jerad Liberty4560 be a plumber and bite your finger nails when your done.💩

[@Flickchaser]

@sparkyUonline-Thnx for trying. I started in 72, trained by old timers who took pride in their work and worked for intelligent owners. The modern rawhider "boss" who is in a perpetual nervous gut jerking hurry is as much to blame as the Romex jockeys that do the illegal work. Neither do they understand the energy field and consequences of improper electrical work. They need to check out "Arc flash Accident" T-0:28. As one who has had to crawl into a live energized 6,000amp 480V switchgear on >>

[@duanchamp1988]

I promise to God every time I see messed up electrical work it just pisses me off...it's not about the money you can hurt people (expecially other Electricians that does maintenance)...why be so in a rush that you don't do it right the first time

[@LuisGomez-le4vk]

Is about money payaso

[@tonyrossi3151]

Personal preference, but it's never s good idea to use solid wire in stake mounted ground light enclosures. Thatd how the wire gets nicked up.

[@illestofdemall13]

Solid wire sucks in general for running through conduit in my opinion.

[@playtoy112]

LU#481 IBEW Sparky here...Hey just FYI @ 5:32. That is not a code violation. Its a weather proof box with a contactor and time clock. they didn't drill holes in the top or anything.. Manufacturers actually make units like this for industrial applications now and they come pre-bolted to various machines. It could have been a littlte neater, but there's no telling how many hands have been in there since the original installation.

[@joebananatube]

Where's 481 at?

[@sjs2657g]

Why do you assume the work wasn't done to code? If my work done in 2004 met the standards of 2004 but doesn't meet 2014 code standards, have I done anything wrong?

[@awickedtribe]

No... it's 'Grandfathered'... but an inspector may require you to bring it up to code if it is in your scope of work

[@smartchip]

william white dependent upon the country, the system you run, inspection by state, municipality, etc, there is no ideal system, just subjective point(s) pro and cons, there is no excuse for incorrect termination, separation of poles, barriers, integrity of the system, workmanship, safety, etc, safe termination is the bread and butter of the electrical trade,

[@electricalindustry]

Weather,wires nicked when installed or accessed during maintenance,possibly a combination of these would be some common causes.

[@williamwinder3466]

1:22 iv'e seen them strapped right to condensing units so when you have to change them you have to reach your hands inside the disconnect. DANGEROUS!

[@electricalindustry]

@1njtrooper Thanks for the kind words! I am working on a online course- a members only course- you would have one on one access with me and other knowledgable people.It will be filled w/ tons of info and videos not available to the public. I am just hoping that enough people will be interested.

[@garyarthurs]

First section If conduit must avoid contact with the roof (due to increase temperatures) and instead be on supports a few inches above the roof, wouldn't this conduit be subjected to the same or at least similar temperature increases and de-rating issues due to direct contact with the roof wall?

[@travis4798]

+Gary Arthurs Less temperature and more of a rain issue. Want to keep it high and dry. Temperature doesn't matter unless the whole building is melting lol

[@garyarthurs]

+Travis Piper Travis, thanks for the comments. I appreciate the opportunity to interact with others who have experience. I viewed some of your videos and it appears you have a lot of hands on experience. I think that is of great value. Perhaps I need to be more specific in terms of this video and the questions it raised for me. NEC 310.15(b)(3)(c) requires conductors on rooftops to be de-rated based on their height above the roof. The conduit shown at 0:15 in this video is on a rooftop, albeit higher than other installations, but nonetheless on a rooftop subject to de-rating per the NEC. Additionally, not only is the conduit on a rooftop, but it is also in direct contact with the wall, vs fully surrounded by ambient air in other installations. This will undoubtedly affect the temperature. I cannot say for sure, but perhaps this above normal temperature contributed to expansion above the normal and thus the broken connections as can be seen via the "crooked" conduit. As far as mounting the conduit higher to keep it dryer...realistically how high can water collect on a roof? Not more than an inch or maybe two before a roof drain of scupper comes into play. Well before 1, 2 or 3 feet above the roof.

[@travis4798]

Yah an inch or more. That and moisture that builds up on the roof could corrode the piping if it didn't have a rubber coating.

[@garyarthurs]

+Travis Piper I am not familiar with rubber coated piping. Typically the coating is PVC. Galvanized steel and aluminum are other options to address corrosion.

[@travis4798]

Gary Arthurs Ah, that's what I meant, pvc. But still has to be elevated because the codebook assumes it can have cracks or splits in it that can cause water to come in. Weird thing is you can burry the stuff too, I guess it just has to do with where it's installed. Yah wire coating has a fairly high melting/ burning point so the sun shouldn't even phase it.

[@davidcooper252]

It was mentioned support not required at a coupling , code is 3 foot and 12 inchs before a box..

[@--JohnDoe]

I just read 358.30 in the 2011 nec and it didn't say anything about strapping 3' from every coupling. In this situation I agree they should of strapped more. The code books isn't a installation guide it's a safety guide.

[@michaelmack3812]

Straps with anchor on bottom as strong as the shear rating of the anchor. Installing with the anchors on bottom are only as strong as thin metal of the strap. Prove it by putting your foot on a piece of emt strapped to the wall. Anchor on top will stay secure. The other way the straps will bend easily off the wall.

[@jnb4576]

EMT shall be securely fastened in place at least every 3 m (10 ft). In addition, each EMT run between termination points shall be securely fastened within 900 mm (3 ft) of each outlet box, junction box, device box, cabinet, conduit body, or other tubing termination.... NOT Couplings, however good video none the less.

[@Backyardmech1]

I’m no tradesman by any means, but I have an overkill mentality. Fluid filled lines under electrical, electrical in conduit, electrical bundled neatly, conduit when exposed to elements, and bonding. Aircraft mechanic by education. The anal retentive detail comes with my training. I do it with simple work in my house. Too bad I work in a different field. I have the constant idea of others or outside activities coming in and messing my work up. Bracing, unistrut, barbed wire, anything to secure my work.

[@nicholashubbard2239]

that cloth wire is romex. and is not supposed to be in pipe.

[@Marvinthecoinhunter]

Haven't you seen the three stooges, you can use pipe as conduit haha

[@cengeb]

Romex can be in pipe when it's being called a raceway in certain situations...And it's not all romex unlex romex made it, it's NM

[@nicholashubbard2239]

really dude.... "hey Bobby, wanna grab the NM for me". lmfao. romex is a trade name standard, no matter how bad you want to be right.

[@cengeb]

Tell that to the trademark office! Why then do other makers not South Wire, not call it ROMEX? Cus it's NM...trademarks matter. And I don't ask for a Kleenex, I ask for a TISSUE

[@thoricha6312]

nail on the bottom when you are fixating tubes is not your own personal pref. I have never seen any laws about it. But our trainees are taught to do it like that anyway. Because the installation lasts longer.

[@zanelile2991]

In my many years if electrical work ( IBEW # 595 - Oakland Alameda cty. California ) I have seen many scary things.

[@electricalindustry]

@stevesteve250 Some are weather proof boxes utilizing sealtite flex. Code here mandates the use of weather poof vs water tight. 2-common products are Nema 1(non weather proof) and Nema 3R (weatherproof)

[@Nivicoman]

I hate when that happens with 480V cabling. Arc flash/blast waiting to happen. I got blasted a few weeks ago when a cable that had overheated and burned off sheathing made contact with a breaker mounting screw, needless to say BOOM! Of course the fault was on the line side of the 250 amp breaker and so had the brunt of fault current available.

[@electricalindustry]

@89runner Got my vote on that!

[@WheelockAlarms]

@ElectricalGuru as you said Sparky said 3' within couplings. That is how he does it. He is going beyond the code because the code is the minimum requirements. I was just including my opinion. Their is no need for you to be rude.

[@jasonlewers6396]

awesome Buddy I'm Halfway there man ! went too Tucson college Halfway then once I got into commercial could not really keep up but Ive never seen anything like this or that Big Ideas really really

[@jjoejones1]

I don’t agree with the comment at the beginning of your video that EMT must be strapped within 3-feet of a coupling. The 2011 Code states “...shall be securely fastened within 900 mm (3 ft) of each outlet box, junction box, device box, cabinet, conduit body, or other tubing termination.” A coupling is not a termination..following your logic, supporting EMT at 10-foot Intervals would be a moot requirement since there would be straps at every coupling.

[@DavidBerquist334]

I have seen open splice twisted taped I put it in a box with wire nuts

[@Marvinthecoinhunter]

Don't forget the Capacitor at 4:00

[@staceyowens8496]

On the last one they had separate circuits but all neutrals tied together.

[@Jenny_Digital]

+Electrical Industry Network how come wire nuts are so popular in the US?

[@3beltwesty]

+Duncan Gunn Wire Nuts came out as safety item about 90 years ago. Before that wires were often soldered and wrapped with tape. One has the danger of solder or the 100 watt stick type soldering iron causing a fire while unattended, the time lost too, plus all the Lead fumes. If no solder was used then the wires were twisted together but without a clamp with was not often up to code. A wire nut is radically quicker to use and safer too. The fun of soldering three 12 AWG wires together in a hot attic is gone. :) Wire nuts work well with copper wire and can be a disaster with Aluminum wire, or where this vibration ie an aircraft. Before wire nuts there were clamps; ie like a band thing that one tightens a screw and the wires get clamped together. A 100 year old house often has these and then they are taped since clamp is brass.

[@Jenny_Digital]

3beltwesty Here in the UK I don't see much use of wire nuts. Much more used are junction boxes with screw terminals of various styles. I can't say I've ever seen soldered joints in house wiring but my team builds controls for lifts and spray plants for me so I don't really get exposed to all that. I guess wire nuts could become a problem in the future if the price of copper goes through the roof and people don't pick the right sort.

[@3beltwesty]

+Duncan Gunn The wire nuts are nil in price compared to the wire , junctionboxes or breakers or labor. A peanut jar of 500 of the yellow ones is 16 bucks ie 3.2 cents each. Folks who do it alot get the variant with wings and these cost say 7 to 10 cents each. ie single arc fault breaker for 1 bedroom costs the same as 1000 non winged yellow wire nuts. The variant with wings is easier to tighten and on the finger if one uses them all the time.

[@jeradLiberty]

what do you use tape?

[@illestofdemall13]

@@3beltwesty Just FYI, the fumes are from the flux, not the lead.

[@manueljaime3718]

you don't have to strap flex unless its more then 6ft

[@veganlvl5202]

You dont have to strap flexes if you dont care what you think of your work

[@sbales63]

I think the hole on the strap should be above the conduit because it's alot easier for someone to bend that strap down then it is to bend it up.. Personal preference.. Bell box in the attic is funny as hell

[@DkjDroid]

The sagging conduit should be supported with minis when running horizontal... just my opinion.

[@Matt.m6]

The "cloth wires" you saw were vulcanised Indian rubber

[@markbenoit]

called nob and tube?

[@BlackbirdSpecOps]

You won't beat them when you try to sell your property and the inspector finds the violations. Those will have to be corrected before a sale.

[@funtrollersmitty9672]

@ 6:00 right nto only kids and grown adults....but animals, snakes, bees as well.

[@electricalindustry]

@jenko701 Yea they do take time ,but if I can help others become better at thier job I'll keep making them!!

[@donaldclay8248]

Good Video and maybe one of you haters can make a difference by sharing your knowledge. Who watches a entire video just to hate #losers #petty

[@johngmc65]

I'm not an Electrician but I know proper conduit routing clamps matching breaker with wire and load etc. are easy to find in the local codes info. I have installed breaker boxes but I have a licensed Electrician inspect it. If it doesn't meet code it has to be redone. I did use the wrong meter box onetime and He let Me slip!

[@LoneBikerDudeJames]

Looks like the first pic is were people stood on it to get up on ledge. ever think of that?

[@garbo8962]

Don't think the code says anything when straps ate installed on top of horizontal conduit runs. We always mounted straps mounting hole below conduit. Years ago it appeared that you were not allowed to use more then 6' of sealtite. It cost more then triple the cost of running EMT conduit. Had some jobs with so many violations that a commercial customer wanted me to fix due to either failing an inspection or insurance company walk thru. Would tell them that I have an iron clad agreement with the medical profession. They do not perform electrical work and I don't work on abortions. Was afraid of some garbage concealed inside walls that might start a fire and .never had an insurance claim for any electrical work that I performed.

[@GenuwineG]

Actually strapping it that way is stinger, with the hole on the bottom I can put my foot and fold it over, no code just preference from a lead man I used to have. I use plastic anchors on smaller conduit. No need to use lead anchors on emt.

[@TheGodParticle]

Great vid, good insight

[@coreysim2811]

Hey u should see some of the stuff I seen at harvest Algoma

[@dpeagles]

I thought HVAC was full of hacks. I see the electrical business has them too.

[@electricalindustry]

Yep,they are out there!

[@xprocharged1]

You do not need a support within 3 feet of every coupling, that would be ridiculous. 3 feet within fittings, boxes or panels etc-yes. Couplings - no

[@electricalindustry]

Why!

[@frostgfx]

How often is there a card or label from the 'electrician' who did this crappy work???

[@jeradLiberty]

most of it was probably done by a fucking handyman or sombodeys stupid fucking cuisine this video was shit

[@mysterybuyer3738]

I see stuff like this everywhere.

[@Joebunkyss1]

the things you see hidden above ceilings.....i worked with a prick of a diy who had me take down a brick roof support which had beed made redundent by new steel joists.....(i know)....then he changed his mind and wanted them re mortored back again.....i went off for 2 days while he pssed about.....came back and saw that he had stacked the bricks back. on top of the rsj)...withouy mortar.....and not supported.....just a blade 1 skin thick...not even in contact with the roof bar 2 bricks.....sitting over a lounge room where kids play.....i still have nightmares.

[@ইলেকট্রিকবিডি]

Tnk sir

[@jongarrison8826]

Thanks. Good to have a visual

[@pureenergy5051]

I live at apartments in San Antonio Texas 2017. I just had a San Antonio Housing Authority inspection that passed the kitchen having no GFCI except for one electrical outlet. The rules in 2014 were that all the kitchen is to have GFCI. Also, in this apartment are several electrical outlets that are loose. The plugs fall out and the electrical testing device I just bought says the grounding is shaky or lacking on several. I had surge protectors on 2 of these and then I noticed lights crackling and blinking and then the surge protectors stopped working completely. I wrote a work order July 5th for these problems, but so far no one has showed up to fix this. The apartment manager said that the SAHA would have to show up again to inspect again before these problems are fixed by the apartments. But when I call the several inspection managers at SAHA, they do not call me back. Today is the 15th. Why do these apartments--Arriba apartments, 5200 Blanco--not fix these electrical issues whether or not SAHA inspects or not? Loose electrical outlets lead to fires, right? So I immediately bought rental insurance for this apartment because I am thinking that all of these apartments are having these same problems.

[@whiteknightcat]

Contact whichever local TV station that does stories like this.

[@RobertQuintan]

all those pictures looks exactly like all 7-elevens in North California

[@everclara2061]

Roberto Quintana lmfao, I had to stop and think... holy crap it kinda does

[@boopoopies]

I suspect the breaker panels,Time clock birds nest and the condensing unit fiasco were the work of low paid maintenance men

[@Serostern]

I am referring my parents to your videos. Becuase they are living in a DEATHTRAP...

[@metalbaker1056]

It's funny because you're mentioning certain violations that are not violations and not mentioning bigger more obvious violations.

[@Maratuch]

The nec does not require conduit supports within 3 feet of a coupling. It only requires them in regards to junction boxes or enclosures. Misinformation bro

[@electricalindustry]

All well and good but it sure helps make a better product.

[@3beltwesty]

In Hurricane areas we often use more straps so the conduit stays attached. Often after a major hurricane a few straps will be gone, or loose and the conduit looks sloppy or actually pulls out of boxes.

[@trespire]

Mike Maratea There is the code, then there is "best practice". There is nothing in the code book that says you cant make installation a little bit more secure than the minimum legal requirement.

[@Maratuch]

+Andy Merrett it does not say coupling in the code. It says termination point. "Bro"

[@Maratuch]

+Andy Merrett sorry scab. Maybe if I called him hillbilly you would like that

[@craighallam4472]

Electrical Sign Contractors do some of the worse general electrical work----C45-- Should be at least a --C10---

[@electricalindustry]

I don't think he is alone, but perhaps you are. You miss the purpose of my videos,which I really don't care if YOU get it or not. If my videos help keep 1 person from doing shoddy work then it's worth my time to continue. The fact that you think we are dummies proves to me your arrogance! Why don't people such as yourself help others instead of criticizing what some people don't know. I make videos for awareness-good & bad. If you don't want to help-don't comment! Sparky

[@ggcanyon]

Very informative

[@philsketball]

Why the smart alike Remarks? Do you mean (1) 10 volt or 110 volt? If you mean 110 volt please say "one hundred ten" volts. Either way it would be one hundred twenty volts...