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John,
This is typical old style Tico wiring. Actually Costa Rica has adopted the NEC (National Electric Code) Two problems with this, 1. No one knows what it is and 2. It is impossible to get all the materials which are code compliant. ie. UL listings for material.
You definitely should change your wiring as you already know. Typical and relatively safe would be conduit and Thhn wire, junction boxes with covers and wire nuts.(buy the wire nuts yourself and insist they be used) pull up an install video from You tube to show them how. I would not allow ANY tape splices. Tape is an insulator not a connector!
Also as SJ cable(black extension cord style) can be used in lieu of romex. It is not code compliant but if the proper gauge and circuit breaker is used it will function well.
If you can find romex great! It is rated for dry locations. The code for this (NM or NMC) is easily found online.In general a proper electrical system provides physical protection for all conductors. (When finished you cant see any wires because they are in junction boxes with attached covers) (Think if a fault occurs let it be in a cover box not in your open attic)
Also ampacity of wires and circuit breakers must conform for a safe system.
A lot of info is available online The NEC is close to 1000 pages and can take years to learn. In Costa Rica Sometimes you have to find the best way possible with the materials available. A word of caution, I have not met an electrician here yet who knows what they’re doing in the overall picture. (electric is just physics after all) Lack of an educational system, confidence and ignorance seem to prevail.
The educated electricians in this country are working in the Industrial and high end commercial areas.
As to your question, sorry its not that simple, but you may use romex .
you may contact me at: danschild@gmail.comUpon further review and advancing to the next screen, I see that you do have to visit
one of the locations listed.You may redeem the 25 points online by following the instructions:
o puede canjear 25 puntos de promociones de Internet en la sección ‘Entretenimiento’
Harvey
I have heard that he is moving; perhaps it’s to Nicaragua (I hope!)
Whatever he is, I agree that he’s the worst!
He claims to have a 99% positive client rating!Yes, they store vehicles and have been in business for years.
Larry and Nancy at: http://www.selfstorageincostarica.com/Harvey
From AM Costa Rica today:
The number is 8000-273737, said the agency, the Authoridad Reguladora de Servicios Públicos. The service also can be used once private Internet and telephone service goes into operation later this year.
All my incoming letters from Aerocasillas are $1.50, picked up in Grecia also. David?
Mail can be refused and credit given. Delivery service is good but customer service by phone at the office in Escazu is poor. Phones not answered or voice mails full!I have their ‘service’ which came back up this morning. I can give you contact info and other important facts if you wish to call me. 8853 4836
Harvey
Contact johnathon at ticoshuttle@yahoo.com Phone #8357 5414. We have used him and highly recommended his services. English spoken too!
Harvey
Dan is definitely your man! However, he is currently in the USA until next Monday.
He resides in Palmares and does travel to other parts of the country. You can discuss ICE issues with him. He did all the electrical work on our home and we are completely satisfied.Harvey
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I applied in the US in July of 2006, with my US address. In November of 2006, I reported my change of address to
Miami. My checks get direct deposited to my N.Y. bank.Edited on Jun 02, 2009 16:00
All Social Security correspondence for us goes to our Aerocasillas address in Miami.
I was never asked for a physical location.Charles Zeller:
shiptocostarica@racsa.co.cr
Tel.:506-2258-8757
Fax.:506-2258-7123
Toll free from USA and Canada 1-866-245-6923Ship Costa Rica website is unavailable. Contact info for Barry Wilson (shipcostarica) can be found using the search option above.
