Thinking about air conditioning your garage in Southwest Florida? Here is exactly what the electrical side involves — circuit, disconnect, permit — and who we recommend for the HVAC half.
August 1, 2026
Bert Delgado
From variable-speed pumps and 50-amp pool heaters to Pentair and Jandy automation, low-voltage pool lights and lanai cage lighting — what the electrical side of a pool project really involves.
August 1, 2026
Bert Delgado
Your air conditioning ran fine all spring and now the breaker trips every afternoon. Here is what changes in August, what is usually behind it, and the one thing you should never do.
August 1, 2026
Bert Delgado
Dual 4/0 SER feeders to separate 200A panels from a 320A pedestal — Table 250.66 says size GEC on largest ungrounded conductor, not parallel. Inspector wants 320A service basis. NEC text, table values, and field consensus for #4 vs #2 copper GEC.
July 9, 2026
Bert Delgado
Water heaters sit near water — so why does NEC not require GFCI like pools under Article 680? The difference between receptacle GFCI rules (210.8), cord-connected appliances (422.5), and hardwired fixed equipment explained for the trade.
July 9, 2026
Bert Delgado
Power company wants 12 feet over a grass backyard — you thought NEC required 10 feet minimum. NEC 225.18 clearance table explained: pedestrian areas vs residential property vs driveways, and when utility standards exceed NEC.
July 9, 2026
Bert Delgado
A refrigerator moved 10 feet from the only sink — does NEC require a dedicated circuit, GFCI protection, or can it share one of the two required small-appliance branch circuits? NEC 210.52(B) and 210.8 analyzed with a decision chart.
July 9, 2026
Bert Delgado
Five current-carrying conductors in a raceway trigger Table 310.15(C)(1) derating. A continuous motor branch circuit triggers 125% conductor sizing per 430.22. Here is how both rules apply to #12 THHN feeding a 14-amp motor — with NEC tables and a worked example.
July 9, 2026
Bert Delgado
A ceiling fan that hums or wobbles after installation is usually a balance problem, a fan-rated box issue, or incompatible dimmer wiring — not something you have to live with. How to tell wiring from mechanical causes.
July 4, 2026
Bert Delgado
Before you buy a Level 2 EV charger in Naples, your electrical panel needs a honest load calculation — not a guess. Here is how to know if your panel can handle 30, 40, or 50 amps without tripping breakers or overheating.
July 2, 2026
Bert Delgado
