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PEP BB electricity.straw.outletcircuit - Add an outlet circuit and circuit breaker

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This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the straw badge in Electricity.

In this Badge Bit, you will add a breaker and install an outlet circuit. Sick of having three extensions cords running to the garage? Time to install some outlets on their own circuit!

Here's a video of a guy installing a breaker:

And here's one of a guy explaining an outlet circuit:

To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are:
- install a new breaker
- At least 4 outlets or one 20A dedicated outlet (fridge, disposal, etc)
- If GFCI or AFCI protected, you earn an extra ½ point

To show you've completed this Badge Bit, provide proof of the following as pics or video (less than two minutes):
- the breaker box before and after the breaker installation
- the area before and after the outlet(s) are installed
- the work in progress

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posted 2 years ago

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I’m installed 5 sockets in my basement. They’re installed in a new stud wall put up by me to help insulate the basement.

Here’s the existing breaker box with a vacant spot for my new circuit

Room one before I installed the studs

Room two after I installed the studs

Wiring for first socket

Wiring for last socket

Room one sockets installed

Room two sockets installed

Cable secured into breaker box

Breaker installed

Cable is live

Green lights all the way

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posted 2 months ago

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I put in a new outlet circuit into my partner's yurt. I added a 20a breaker to the subpanel up at my work, and ran 8awg cable in conduit down. I used 12-2 romex inside the yurt, there are 4 outlets, the first one being a GFCI to protect the rest.

BEHOLD!

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