Download - Spring 09 Presentation
My House Electrical System
Adam Knebel
ECDM Spring 2009
House History
Built in Hopkins in 1940 We bought it in 2005 Needed electrical updates
60 amp converted to 100 amp2 prong outletsNot enough outlets and lightsNo grounding electrode systemUnplugged the computer and it killed the fridge
I decided to Rewire the House
My Electrical Project I learned the process of
doing an electrical project.Designed the systemGot a permitDid the work in about 7 monthsHad a rough in inspectionMade the terminationsHad a final inspection
Ultimately led me to the ECDM program
Updates That I Made Moved the Service Drop and Panel to the basement
Grounding Electrode System
Ran all new wire
Replaced all Outlets and Fixtures
Added Outlets, Lights, and Circuits
Used J-Boxes to do things in phases
Service DropExcel Energy Transformer Service Drop
Service Drop Connections
Service Entrance
Meter Box with Meter Service Raceway to Meter Box and Building Entrance
Load CenterPoint of Entrance with LB
Goop to prevent moisture
Outside of Breaker Panel
Inside of Breaker Panel
Service ConnectionsService Entrance Conductors Terminated
to 200 Amp Main Breaker Ground bus and breaker terminations
Breaker Types
Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupter Breakers
15 Amp Circuit Breakers 20 Amp Circuit Breakers
15 Amp Double Pole Breaker
Grounding Electrode System
Grounding Rod
Panel Connections
Main Bonding Jumper
External Grounding Bus
Grounding Electrode Conductor
Grounding Bus
Water Pipe Connections
Pipe Clamps
Devices Installed15 Amp Receptacle
20 Amp GFCIReceptacle
Outdoor 15 Amp GFCI
Receptacle With Cover
20 Amp Receptacle
Devices InstalledSingle Pole Wall
SwitchDimmer Wall
SwitchTwo Wall Switches in
Double Gang Box
Combination and Single Switch in Double Gang Box
Switch and Receptacle in Double Gang Box
Devices InstalledCeiling Mounted Lighting
Ceiling Fan Lighting
Recessed Lighting
Accent Lighting
Outdoor Motion Lighting
Special Outlet Locations
Ceiling Receptacles
Two 20Amp Circuits Serving Kitchen Counter
Receptacle for Future Flat Panel TV
Location
Receptacle For Holiday Lighting
Switched Split Wired Receptacle
Other Miscellaneous DevicesJ-Boxes and Doorbell Transformer A/C and Furnace Blower
Bath Fan
Garage Door Opener
Programmable Thermostat
Smoke/CO/Gas Detectors
These are battery operated. New Construction requires hardwired
units.
Simple Smoke DetectorSmoke & CO
Combination Detector
CO & Natural Gas Combination
Detector
Communications CircuitsService Entrance
for Phone & CableDemarcation
Block for PhoneCommunications Head-End
Wireless Internet Router
Internet Modem
Punch Down Block
Communications CircuitsSatellite Dish
Satellite Splitter
HDTV Antenna
Voice/Data & TV Plate
House Circuit ScheduleCircuit Number Breaker Size Room/Purpose Equipment and Devices
1 20 Amp Furnace Blower Fan Furnace2 20 Amp Laundry LR13 20 Amp Lower Refridgerator LR2 (GFCI)4 20 Amp Range MR15 20 Amp Main Refridgerator MR26 20 Amp Dining Room MR3 > MR4 > MR57 20 Amp Kitchen Counter MR68 20 Amp Kitchen Counter MR79 20 Amp N/C Lower Bath (future)
10 20 Amp Main Bath MR811 15 Amp Shop (future bedroom) LR20 (GFCI)> LR2112 15 Amp (AFCI) Bedrooms J1> MR9> MR10> MR11> MR12> MR13 (Rptcls)
J1> J2> ML1> MS1 (Bed 1 Light) J2> ML2> MS2 (Bed 2 Light) J2> ML3> MS3 (Hall Light) J2> MR14> MR15> MR16> MR17 (Rptcles)> ML4 (Closet Lt)
13 15 Amp Attic UR1 (GFCI)> UR2> UR3> UR4> UR514 15 Amp Attic J3> J4> UR6 (GFCI)> UR7 (Rptcls)> US5> UL7> UL8 (Crl Spce Lt)
J4> US6> UL9 (Crawl Space Light)J3> J5> US4> UL4> UL5> UL6 (Crawl Space Lights) J5> UL3> US3> UL2 (Attic Lights)
15 15 Amp Sunroom & Family Room J6> MR18> MR19> MR20 (Sun Room Receptacles)J6> LR3> LR4> LR5> LR9> LR11> LR12 (Family Room Rptcls) LR5> LR6> LR7> LR8 (Familiy Room Rtcles) LR7 > LR10 (Familiy Room Rtcles)J6> LL1 (Breaker Panel Light)
16 15 Amp Lower Level Lights J7> J8> LS4 (Dimmer)> LL5> LL6> LL7> LL8 (Family Rm Lts)
Breaker Panel ScheduleCircuit Number Breaker Size Room/Purpose Equipment and Devices
1 20 Amp Furnace Blower Fan Furnace2 20 Amp Laundry Laudry Receptacle3 20 Amp Lower Refridgerator Lower Refridgerator Receptacle4 20 Amp Range Range Receptacle5 20 Amp Main Refridgerator Main Refridgerator Receptacle6 20 Amp Dining Room Dining Room Receptacles7 20 Amp Kitchen Counter Kitchen Counter Receptacle8 20 Amp Kitchen Counter Kitchen Counter Receptacle9 20 Amp N/C
10 20 Amp Main Bath Main Bath Receptacle11 15 Amp Shop Shop Receptacles12 15 Amp (AFCI) Bedroom and Hall Bedrooms Lights and Receptacles & Hall Light13 15 Amp Attic Attic South Recptacles14 15 Amp Attic Attic & CrawlSpace Lights and North Receptacles15 15 Amp Sunroom & Family Room Sunroom, Bar, and Family Room Receptacles, Breaker Panel Light16 15 Amp Lower Level Lights Family Room, Bar, Down Stairs, Mech Room, Pantry and Shop Lights17 15 Amp Living Room Living Room ReceptaclesLaundry Lights, and Doorbell18 15 Amp Main Level Lights Bath, Sunroom, Kitchen, Dining, Living, Stairways, Garage, & 19 15 Amp Outdoor Receptacles Outdoor Receptacles20 20 Amp Theater Receptacles Family Room East Wall Receptacles
21 & 23 DP 15 Amp Central Air Central Air
Lower Level Floor Plan
Lower Level Ceiling Plan
Main Level Floor Plan
Main Level Ceiling Plan
Upper Level Floor Plan
Kitchen Sectional View
Kitchen 3D View
Bathroom 3D View
Future Projects
Most LikelyAdd a Lower Level Bathroom Add a Lower Level BedroomWater Softener
PossiblyDetached GarageFinish Attic to make Master BedroomRemodel Kitchen, Dining, and Living RoomsAdd a Garbage Disposal and Dishwasher
Unlikely but typical in other homesElectrical for Water HeaterElectric RangeElectric DryerSecurity SystemBackup Power GeneratorHardwired Fire Alarms
○ Will probably need to add some if I add rooms
Future Projects
You are only limited to your imagination… and your bank account.
House Wide and Outdoor Sound Systems TV locations (Bathroom, Kitchen) Control Systems
Indoor and Outdoor Lighting ControlWindow Shade ControlTemperature and Humidity ControlAudio/Video and Home Theater ControlIrrigation SystemsAnything with an electrical component can be
set to a timer or control panel
Any Questions?