Wiring, Circuits, Fire And Smoke Detectors

COMMENTARY

• Older homes shared a dedicated 15 amp circuit with multiple rooms like bathrooms
• Wiring additions and upgrades needed
• Hard wiring versus battery fire and smoke detectors
• Determining if you need a carbon dioxide detector and where its needed

GFCI Sockets

COMMENTARY

• Ground-fault circuit interrupter shut off power quickly when the breaker is tripped
• Installed in the kitchen, bathroom and outdoor areas near water.  Jon explains their setup by code
• Most have a light indicator and some do not.  How to reset those sockets without a light
• Resetting older breakers versus newer ones

Interior Lighting

CALLER

• Dave has a 50 amp breaker in his panel thats not in use. Would like to use it to run power to his Tough Shed workshop. What kind of breaker upgrade needed and does he need a permit to run power to the shed

COMMENTARY

• Discussion of running power lines underground
• Jon’s lighting strategy with LED lighting.  Why he installs a specific type of LED for dimmers and adding more lightning in certain areas