Shopping list for 20amp circuit runs

[dmnc02]

Originally Posted by Whart

Sorry for the confusion, it is not the installation per se that is tricky, but code compliance issues, as i understand it, in a residential setting, using balanced power. That's why I got with the Austin electrical inspector before I bought the thing. Sent you a PM re your experience.

PM sent.

[jdandy]

Don.......How did your electrician do today? Was he able to complete your work list in a single day, or will he have to return?

[DonBattles]

He'll be back tomorrow. Today installed the outdoor GFI outlet, three recessed lights in the hallway, ceiling fan box in spare bedroom. Has all the recessed light cutouts and ceiling fan cut outs done. He showed up today at about 8:30am and worked until about 2:00pm. He's also going to give me a second light switch so the recessed lights and ceiling box will have their own switch (a small detail I didn't even think of). Nice work so far and really took his time laying everything out

[tunes]

Originally Posted by jdandy

Chris.......Two spaces down on the same side of the panel will keep you on the same phase. In other words, breaker - space - breaker.

Thanks Dan,
Outlets installed today as you described, breaker,space,breaker (vertically).
Electrician also wondered if there was any advantageous reason to route the wires together through the same holes in floor joists or separately (more holes and weaker joists). As far as you know, do the wires pick up any interference or noise from the proximity to each other or to other household wires (dryer wiring, low voltage, dimmer wiring, etc. I'm not talking connected to but near to. We figured route them together till the wall where they are installed about 4 feet from each other and try to give them some space from other wires running along the basement ceiling (through floor joists).
Thanks
Chris

[jdandy]

Chris.......You figured correctly. You can install both cables in the same joist holes without an issue. Your plan is solid.

[tunes]

Originally Posted by jdandy

Chris.......You figured correctly. You can install both cables in the same joist holes without an issue. Your plan is solid.

Perfect. AA is very fortunate to have your expertise and generosity of advice Dan.
Thanks again,
Chris

[Kingsrule]

Originally Posted by tunes

Thanks Dan,
Outlets installed today as you described, breaker,space,breaker (vertically).
Electrician also wondered if there was any advantageous reason to route the wires together through the same holes in floor joists or separately (more holes and weaker joists). As far as you know, do the wires pick up any interference or noise from the proximity to each other or to other household wires (dryer wiring, low voltage, dimmer wiring, etc. I'm not talking connected to but near to. We figured route them together till the wall where they are installed about 4 feet from each other and try to give them some space from other wires running along the basement ceiling (through floor joists).
Thanks
Chris

I believe you can install the breakers acoss from each other and they will be in phase also...

[jdandy]

Originally Posted by g997

I believe you can install the breakers acoss from each other and they will be in phase also...

g997.......You are correct.