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11-21-13, 10:59 AM
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Re: Where does the ground wire go?
Thanks SSSSnakes.
Sounds reasonable to me.
Here in So Florida, loss of a heater wouldn't be much of a concern, I was thinking for some of you northern guys it could be the end if it happened while you were away at work or some such scenario.
We see these devices trip in customer homes on a fairly regular basis, I assume power surge/nearby lighting strikes.
Thanks again
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11-21-13, 12:44 PM
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Re: Where does the ground wire go?
I just picked up the metal boxes and some plugs. I'll take some photos after I wire in the lights just to make sure everything looks ok  . Hopefully I'll get that done by tonight.
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11-22-13, 08:13 AM
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Re: Where does the ground wire go?
Nice job on this one.... (from a facebook user)
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11-22-13, 09:21 AM
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Re: Where does the ground wire go?
This is what I have done so far .
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11-22-13, 05:03 PM
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Re: Where does the ground wire go?
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This is what I have done so far .
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excellent.... quality work.
yes you can hook up to 300-500 watts to a single heavy duty plug, anything over 750 watts you may need a heavier plug yet, a typical 15 amp circuit breaker pops at around (just over) 1500 watts of combined draw.
a trio of 75 watt lamps is only pulling down 225 watts.
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11-22-13, 10:38 AM
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Re: Where does the ground wire go?
Looking good.
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11-22-13, 11:06 AM
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Re: Where does the ground wire go?
Thanks . One of the bulbs is a different size- doesn't even work but I just screwed it in there for the photo.
What is the best way to secure the cords to the top side of the board? I don't want them shifting at all so was planning to secure them to the top of the board, then run them through a tube part way up the chain before they exit the enclosure. This should keep any curious monitor claws away from the wires .
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11-22-13, 11:42 AM
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Re: Where does the ground wire go?
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Thanks . One of the bulbs is a different size- doesn't even work but I just screwed it in there for the photo.
What is the best way to secure the cords to the top side of the board? I don't want them shifting at all so was planning to secure them to the top of the board, then run them through a tube part way up the chain before they exit the enclosure. This should keep any curious monitor claws away from the wires . |
Use wire clamps, they hold the wires in place. They can be nails or screwed in.
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11-22-13, 01:27 PM
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Re: Where does the ground wire go?
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Use wire clamps, they hold the wires in place. They can be nails or screwed in.
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Wonderful! Wire clamps it is then!
I'm debating whether I want to box in the lights or leave them as is...He never bothers with the lights, and I think I would feel more comfortable not having anything combustible around the bulbs.
Another quick question (not planning to do this with this one) but is it possible to wire the lights so they all go to one plug or is that too much for the cord/ plug to handle?
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11-22-13, 01:34 PM
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Re: Where does the ground wire go?
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Wonderful! Wire clamps it is then!
I'm debating whether I want to box in the lights or leave them as is...He never bothers with the lights, and I think I would feel more comfortable not having anything combustible around the bulbs.
Another quick question (not planning to do this with this one) but is it possible to wire the lights so they all go to one plug or is that too much for the cord/ plug to handle? |
That is very possible. Have someone find out the amperage of all the lights to be used and then get the wire and plug suitable for that amperage.
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11-22-13, 06:39 PM
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Re: Where does the ground wire go?
Voltage X Amperage = wattage, So Wattage / Voltage = Amperage. A 14 gauge wire handles 15 amps and use a 15 amp plug end and you will be fine. 3 - 150 watt bulbs = 450 watts., so your amp draw would be only 3.75 amps. This would be plugged into at least a 15 amp house breaker, so you should have no problems.
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11-22-13, 07:21 PM
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Re: Where does the ground wire go?
How much extra work is it to connect them together? I have 14 guage wire and three 15 amp plugs. A little extra work now will make things easier and cut down on the amount of cords going to the wall. This way I would only have a plug for the fluorescent lights, and one for the basking ones.
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11-22-13, 07:28 PM
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Re: Where does the ground wire go?
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How much extra work is it to connect them together? I have 14 guage wire and three 15 amp plugs. A little extra work now will make things easier and cut down on the amount of cords going to the wall. This way I would only have a plug for the fluorescent lights, and one for the basking ones.
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It is very easy. Just run all the wires into one of the boxes. Then using wire nuts connect all the neutrals together, all the hots together, and all the grounds together.
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11-23-13, 03:45 AM
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Re: Where does the ground wire go?
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It is very easy. Just run all the wires into one of the boxes. Then using wire nuts connect all the neutrals together, all the hots together, and all the grounds together.
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Sounds pretty straightforward . I think I may just put another box on the top of the board and connect them all in there then just run the one cord up the chain- easier than dinkering around with one of the boxes that is already finished .
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11-23-13, 07:23 AM
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Re: Where does the ground wire go?
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Sounds pretty straightforward . I think I may just put another box on the top of the board and connect them all in there then just run the one cord up the chain- easier than dinkering around with one of the boxes that is already finished . |
Sounds like a plan.
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