Installing LED Tube Lighting In Metal Framing

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Synopsis:
The Jefferson Electric Off-Grid Warehouse needed some light, so we installed 8’ LED tube lights in fluorescent fixtures and thought we’d bring you all along. Given the metallic structure of the shop, we’re using MC cable and being especially mindful of our grounding practices. If you’re curious about what it takes to mount fixtures to metal struts, calculate continuous loads for proper circuit sizing, or when to call for an extra hand, this video is for you.

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National Electrical Code (NEC) referenced in this video:
Free Access Here: https://www.nfpa.org/codes-and-standards/all-codes-and-standards/list-of-codes-and-standards/detail?code=70
[] Grounding Metallic Components & Structures [NEC 250.118, 300.10, 406.4, 406.6(B), 410.40]
[] Continuous Load Circuit Calculation [NEC Definitions "Continuous Load" & 210.19(A)(1)(a)]

Outline:
0:00 - Introduction
1:14 - Calculating Continuous Loads
2:20 - LEDs & Fluorescents
4:02 - Mounting To An Uneven Ceiling
5:24 - Mounting The Workbench Lights
6:55 - Planning Wire Path
7:20 - Terminating MC Cable In Fixture
11:36 - Terminating MC Cable In 3-Way Switch
17:00 - Mounting A Switch With Metallic Faceplate
19:48 - Sharing Power Between Lights
21:52 - Installing 8’ Tube LEDs In Fixtures
22:37 - Project Benefits & Cost

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