So, You Wanna Rewire Your House, Huh? – IEEE Central Texas Consultants' Network

Topic:	So, You Wanna Rewire Your House, Huh?
Abstract:	It doesn’t matter whether you intend to do the work yourself or hire a contractor to do it, there are certain things you will need to know in order to get what you want out of the job. I will not try to make you electricians, but I will discuss certain National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements, different wiring methods and the relative benefits of each one, receptacle placement, and other items such as GFCI receptacles and breakers, AFCI breakers, and my recommendation on how to use GFCI receptacles effectively, and how to trouble shoot GFCI problems as well as other common problems. This is intended to be fun and informative, not a hard lecture (no exam afterwards).
Speaker:	James Mercier Email: jmercier@ieee.org
Speaker’s Bio:	James has an eclectic history. After serving 4-years in the Air Force, he completed a four-year Apprenticeship with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in 1979, making him a qualified construction electrician. The training specialized in industrial and commercial wiring. On his own, he did residential wiring. In 1986, he graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a BS in Civil Engineering and then worked as an Environmental Engineer in the private sector. In 1994, James was hired into the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to work in Roadway Illumination and in Traffic Signals; in 2001, he transferred to TxDOT Hydraulics. While at TxDOT, he specialized in reviewing electrical plans, specifying grounding practices, jobsite inspections for code compliance, lightning protection, and open channel hydraulics. He designed a collapse detection and motorist warning system for the Queen Isabella Causeway Bridge in south Texas. James also was a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) and an instructor for the Texas Floodplain Management Association. James retired from TxDOT and the IBEW in 2015 so that he can enjoy life.James Mercier is licensed as a Professional Engineer in Texas and five other states, and a Texas licensed Master Electrician. He is an American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Life Member and an IEEE Life Senior Member. In the IEEE Central Texas Section, his current duties include Membership Development Chair, Sr. Member Upgrade Coordinator, and SAMIEEE Recipient. He also is a Past-Chair of the IEEE joint chapter (PI) (PES/PELS/IES/IAS), and current Treasurer. His nickname is “Honeybadger”
Date & Time:	Tuesday, June 12, 2020, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Location:	WebEx Meeting
Map:
Cost:
Reservations:	Please register to receive information to the WebEx meeting.
Registration:	https://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/m/232662

Topic:

So, You Wanna Rewire Your House, Huh?

Abstract:

It doesn’t matter whether you intend to do the work yourself or hire a contractor to do it, there are certain things you will need to know in order to get what you want out of the job. I will not try to make you electricians, but I will discuss certain National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements, different wiring methods and the relative benefits of each one, receptacle placement, and other items such as GFCI receptacles and breakers, AFCI breakers, and my recommendation on how to use GFCI receptacles effectively, and how to trouble shoot GFCI problems as well as other common problems.
This is intended to be fun and informative, not a hard lecture (no exam afterwards).

Speaker:

James Mercier

Email: jmercier@ieee.org

Speaker’s Bio:

James has an eclectic history. After serving 4-years in the Air Force, he completed a four-year Apprenticeship with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in 1979, making him a qualified construction electrician. The training specialized in industrial and commercial wiring. On his own, he did residential wiring. In 1986, he graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a BS in Civil Engineering and then worked as an Environmental Engineer in the private sector. In 1994, James was hired into the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to work in Roadway Illumination and in Traffic Signals; in 2001, he transferred to TxDOT Hydraulics. While at TxDOT, he specialized in reviewing electrical plans, specifying grounding practices, jobsite inspections for code compliance, lightning protection, and open channel hydraulics. He designed a collapse detection and motorist warning system for the Queen Isabella Causeway Bridge in south Texas. James also was a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) and an instructor for the Texas Floodplain Management Association. James retired from TxDOT and the IBEW in 2015 so that he can enjoy life.James Mercier is licensed as a Professional Engineer in Texas and five other states, and a Texas licensed Master Electrician. He is an American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Life Member and an IEEE Life Senior Member. In the IEEE Central Texas Section, his current duties include Membership Development Chair, Sr. Member Upgrade Coordinator, and SAMIEEE Recipient. He also is a Past-Chair of the IEEE joint chapter (PI) (PES/PELS/IES/IAS), and current Treasurer. His nickname is “Honeybadger”

Date & Time:

Tuesday, June 12, 2020, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Location:

WebEx Meeting

Map:

Cost:

Reservations:

Please register to receive information to the WebEx meeting.

Registration:

https://meetings.vtools.ieee.org/m/232662