How To Install A 60 Amp AC Disconnect
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ก.พ. 2024
- My AC condensing unit has never had a power disconnect, so in this video I show installing a new AC disconnect from beginning to end.
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Perhaps it's me, but I didn't think one was supposed to run romex in PVC, THHN only?
I addressed that very thing in the video. I said that it is against code to use Romex outside, even in conduit. It has been that way for many many years. It requires wire rated for outside such as UF-B cable and it has been swapped out to the correct cable since this video was released.
I learned something new today... Great Video, Rus!
Awesome! Thank you!
You're so multi-talented Rus! Thanks for the vid! - Looking forward to many more DIY from this channel. - Cheers!
Your welcome Garry and thank you! Cheers!
Good stuff Rus! Looking forward to all your great tips here.
Thanks for checking the new channel out Zach!
Very informative and helpful video Rus! . This will definitely be a awesome channel! Cheers brother 🍻
Thanks and I appreciate you checking out the very first video!
I love anything, DIY! Thanks for sharing, Rus!
You’re welcome and it’s good to hear from you. It’s been awhile
Great first video. You definitely have the years of experience and knowledge for a how to videos on many DIY projects and job related work. Look forward to seeing and learning more.
Thanks Derek! You would know first hand son!
Excellent work Rus!
Thanks Luis!
Great video to kick things off! I definitely learned a few things.
Great to hear!
I replaced my fan motor a few days back after they wanted to charge me 575.00 dollars. Four wires is all it had to disconnect and connect plus reverse the direction on the fan.. HVAC guys were ripping me a new one. took me 45 minutes to fix. Thanks for sharing Rus excellent video.
That right there is exactly why I started this channel. There are so many things that most people can easily do themselves to save a lot of money.
Great video. Thank you, helped me a lot for installing my mini split ac today.
Glad it helped!
Great job Rus.Well explained! Romex strips so much better than UF-B , i hate trying to strip that !
Thanks Kent! Oh for sure, much easier and faster
Good job bro! Excellent video. 👍
Thanks Randy, I appreciate you watching the very first one! You do know that you were the one that taught me a lot about electrical when you had your electrical contractors license way back when. I remember helping you rough in a few electrical jobs. Good memories brother!
This was very interesting!
This is an awesome video brother ❤
Thank you Sapo!
Nice job, Rus!👍👍
Thanks Kevin!
Great job Rus!!! I got some projects waiting for you when you come up here in July!!!!!! hahaha
Thanks Jeff! Should I bring my tools? Haha 😂
Great video Rus! I'm excited about the new channel and I'm sure that I'll have a couple requests for you in the near future!
Thank you Greg! It feels good getting my hands dirty again! This channel may just whip me back in shape haha 😂 Heck yeah, send those requests!
Nice job, Rus! Great work! Really enjoyed watching you show your other skills. I hear you can cook pretty well too lol.
Thanks Mike! I appreciate you watching the very first video! Yeah I’ve been known to cook a thing or two haha 😂
He is good. watched a many of his videos.@@SkillSavvyDIY
200th like and just subbed, good content sir!
Awesome, thank you!
Love your new channel…
Glad you like it. Much much more to come!
Great video Rus
Glad you enjoyed it
Enjoyed the video.
Awesome, thank you!
What were those fake cats on the lawn🤣🤣🤣🤣Rus, I'm a handy fella, matter of fact i can fix just about anything if I want. That said. You just taught me something. Nice job man. Looking forward to more learning!!
My wife's cats are very much alive lol! Thanks for watching Tommy, I appreciate it!
he he its different seeing you with a screwdriver in your hand and not a spatula. Great video Rus TY
Haha Lance! I'm glad I didn't reach for the spatula out of habit 😂, thanks Lance, I appreciate you stopping by!
Great first video for your new series, cousin! You could actually show your lunch break in each show and give a plug for your other channel, too! You speak with authority and years of sage experience. Good luck with this new venture!
Thank you Steven! Yeah, plugging this new channel from my older channel is definitely going to happen. Thanks for watching cousin, I appreciate it!
Great new channel Russ!!
@@garytingler3222 Thank you Gary!
Nice video, just subscribed 👌
Thank you, I appreciate you subscribing!
nice job rus.
Thanks Scotty!
☑ all tapped in Rus👍🏼
Thanks NBL!
Great informative video Rus.. how many time did you say Smoky Ribs BBQ on exit?
Thanks I appreciate you watching! LOL, believe it or not, not once and that is surprising LOL
Cool name for this channel “Kick Ass DIY” 🤓
I cought your FIRST video , you could bet your butt I'm gonna catch them all , like them all , comment on them all, you my friend are gonna get tired of my comments . THANK YOU FRANK FROM MONTANA. PS . I'm gonna tell both my son in laws about this new channel...
Thank you Frank! That is very much appreciated!
Hello Rus, great video and well explained except for one thing I don’t understand. You installed a 60 amp disconnect on a unit using a 30 amp breaker. Can you explain that because from what I learned and been told is that a disconnect should be rated no higher than the breaker it is using.
Yes, you absolutely can use a 60 amp disconnect on a circuit as long as the circuit is protected with the proper breaker which is a 30 amp in my case. You can always go bigger but never smaller. My disconnect is not fused, since I have a 30 amp breaker at the panel, but some disconnects do have fuses. If you used a fused 60 amp disconnect, you would have to use 30 amp fuses in it to protect the wiring which is rated at 30 amps. Hope this makes sense to you. Thanks for watching.
Oh okay yes now it makes sense to me. Got it Rus thanks for the info
@@oscargarcia6929 You bet, have a great weekend
Does code still require a disconnect if ac is installed within 6' of the breaker panel? I was under the impression that it isn't required. I ran 10-2 UF in conduit straight from my breaker to the unit. Thanks
The code states that a disconnect must be in sight from the condensing unit and readily accessible. Mine was neither of these but it is now.
@SkillSavvyDIY ok thanks. My breaker is within line of sight.
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Hey! Thanks for stopping by my new channel!
Temporary repairs are temporary, unless they work.
I love how someone used MC cable for the original whip. That stuff is not watertight, nor is it suitable for direct contact with the ground.
Yeah there was a lot of sketchy stuff about this wiring.
Its against NEC to use NM cable in conduit outdoors. That paper liner will wick moisture right back inside.
You obviously skipped through the video because I discussed that very thing
@@SkillSavvyDIY yet you still did it??!?
It’s been like that for many many years, so it’s not like I had to jump through hoops to get it changed out that same day, but just so you know it’s been replaced with UF-B just like I said I would do in the video. Have a nice day and thanks for the view. It really helps out!
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Thanks for watching
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At 65 years old, I'm definitely old school. Thanks for watching
NEVER put connectors in mortar joints! They won't hold over time. You saw that when you took the pipe down.
Tapcons dig in very well in comparison to the original wall anchors that were originally used. The box it self was mounted to brick.
You have a good point. I should have watched the whole video before I made my comment. I am like you, I am 60 and have done a little bit of everything as well. There were no Tapcons when I was coming up.@@SkillSavvyDIY I am glad to see your videos. Good luck in your life!
Thank you, I appreciate it!
I’m excited I’m a visual n hands on learner and this is very helpful thanks so much
@@banjobbqllc You're welcome and thanks for watching
Knee pad check!
Почему провода без запаса в коробке оставляете?
А если отгорит провод? А запаса жил нет
@@user-qu4zl9rt7t What if the wire burns out in the middle? If it did then new wire would have to be ran anyway. If it burned out at the connections then I left enough to take care of that. Our code does not require to use any more wire than needed to make the connections, even though I did use a few extra inches. The breaker is designed to protect the wire and prevent them from ever burning out. If you have made good tight connections and the proper size wire for the circuit then there should never be an issue. Only receptacle boxes require you to leave 6" of wire from where the wire enters the box, and this is not a receptacle box.
Спасибо теперь понял. У нас в России запасы оставляют везде где нужно и не нужно)))@@SkillSavvyDIY
Drill the bricks not the joints
I drilled the brick for the box itself. I’m not worried about the conduit. 1 3/4” long tapcons will hold it no problem