Electric wiring on house

[MaxPC]

Just don’t put a GFCI on your fridge

J.M.

Do you mean a person should not connect a refrigerator to a GFCI? If so, why not? (I thought they were pushing those for almost everything now.)

(If this is a joke, you'll have to help me out.... )

GFCI's have trouble with inductive loads as compared to resistive loads. - (Although they are making more new options with different ratings trying to negate this.) Inductive loads in a house will typically be found with motors. Inductive loads have an extra current draw on start up and have phase angles of voltage and amperage off with induced magnetism on a rotor, whereas resistive loads (a baseboard heater, regular lightbulb) don't have this problem. Fridges and freezers have motors. The Canadian Electrical Code makes provision for this in allowing regular receptacles for fridges and freezers - on dedicated circuits.
Hope this quick explanation didn't confuse more...

I think I want Wade to wire our house. Good explanation!

[RZehr]

Seems like people are buying electric recliners or furniture with charging ports in them. I think I saw one place had a floor outlet to plug the furniture into. Any thoughts on having an outlet in the floor? That seems sort of odd to me.
Are recessed lights a pro or con?

I have a plumbing inspection tomorrow so if that passes then on to electrical. That will take a long time I’m sure.

Is this a renovation or is it new work?

Be a bit careful on those recessed lights. If they are in contact with insulation make sure they specify that. Every Home Depot has a book with a brief summary of the National Electrical Code. I have one and it has been more than helpful.

J.M.

This is a new house.

[Judas Maccabeus]

Seems like people are buying electric recliners or furniture with charging ports in them. I think I saw one place had a floor outlet to plug the furniture into. Any thoughts on having an outlet in the floor? That seems sort of odd to me.
Are recessed lights a pro or con?

I have a plumbing inspection tomorrow so if that passes then on to electrical. That will take a long time I’m sure.

Is this a renovation or is it new work?

Be a bit careful on those recessed lights. If they are in contact with insulation make sure they specify that. Every Home Depot has a book with a brief summary of the National Electrical Code. I have one and it has been more than helpful.

J.M.

This is a new house.

You likely will need someone with a fair amount of skill and knowledge for the service entrance at the very least. If you could get help from wade that would be wonderful.

I have only ever done old work.

J.M.

[RZehr]

Wade you ready to spend a week in central Oregon?

[Wade]

Wade you ready to spend a week in central Oregon?

I would love to!

But ready is another story...