For all you NJ electricians

[Trovmar]

I have done service upgrades before, but thus time i was asked for a DR # from the township. I was never asked for this before. I had to call JCPL and leave a message about the upgrade i wanted to do. They called me back the following day and told me they would be out to inspect also. Is this a common practice and i have been doing it wrong the whole time , or is this just for certain townships?:confused: And what is a DR # anyway?

[infinity]

:confused: And what is a DR # anyway?


That was my first question.:rolleyes:

[emahler]

it's common...

[mdshunk]

My inspectors always ask me for the PoCo WR#, which is work request. I don't know what DR might stand for. Dork request?

[emahler]

That was my first question.:rolleyes:

they should teach this stuff before they give out licenses in this state...

[mdshunk]

they should teach this stuff before they give out licenses in this state...So what he heck does it stand for?

[emahler]

My inspectors always ask me for the PoCo WR#, which is work request. I don't know what DR might stand for. Dork request?

Disconnect/Reconnect..

[Trovmar]

Thanks Emahler, Why don't the other townships ask for it also?

[mdshunk]

If you get ambushed without your WR/DR number, try this trick that has worked for me in the past. "This was an emergency repair. I'll get back to you with that".

[emahler]

Thanks Emahler, Why don't the other townships ask for it also?

because Marlboro is a PITA...

[Trovmar]

What is a PITA

[mdshunk]

What is a PITAIt's a kind of bread.

[emahler]

good god...they need to hand out an acronym book when you take the test in this state...

[Trovmar]

Hey Emahler, I am just trying to learn the right way to do things. I don't want to be made a jerk of. Isn't this site for electricians who want information? Did you start out knowing everything there is to know about electricity? Please i am just trying to learn the correct way to do things and the correct way to run a business.:mad:

[iwire]

Hey Emahler, I am just trying to learn the right way to do things. I don't want to be made a jerk of.

It's just his way, apparently he cant help it. :roll:


Look beyond that and he actually is a helpful guy.


Isn't this site for electricians who want information?

It sure is and welcome to it.

[emahler]

Hey Emahler, I am just trying to learn the right way to do things. I don't want to be made a jerk of. Isn't this site for electricians who want information? Did you start out knowing everything there is to know about electricity? Please i am just trying to learn the correct way to do things and the correct way to run a business.:mad:

relax...it's 4th of July and I'm working AutoCad (which I don't know jack about) on the other screen...I'm just breaking chops...Trovmar, i'm in colts neck. I will gladly answer all questions that I can for you. But as the kids say "chillax" and have a laugh...i appreciate that you are trying to learn...i am trying to relieve frustration at this damn program...

ok? ok....

[emahler]

It's just his way, apparently he cant help it. :roll:


Look beyond that and he actually is a helpful guy.




It sure is and welcome to it.

life is too easy for these kids today...:D

[Trovmar]

Thanks Iwir' you have helped me many of times. Even though i don't have to explain my self i will. I have been an elevator installer for many years, then a foreman , and the a supervisor. I recently got my electrical license in NJ and i am trying to run a electrical contracting company. So sorry if i don't understand emahler's acronym's:mad:

[emahler]

Thanks Iwir' you have helped me many of times. Even though i don't have to explain my self i will. I have been an elevator installer for many years, then a foreman , and the a supervisor. I recently got my electrical license in NJ and i am trying to run a electrical contracting company. So sorry if i don't understand emahler's acronym's:mad:

don't get mad....btw PITA is not an electrical specific acronym...it's a general everyday one, like SNAFU and FUBAR...but not a tech specific one like LOL or OMG or ROFLMAO...

but yes, JCP&L will give you a D&R # (disconnect and reconnect) if you are upgrading a service. If you are simply opening a meter, and need it resealed they will give you a WR# (work request)

[Trovmar]

Hey Emahler, I would appreciate if you can contact me so i can call you with my questions, and also maybe we can meet up sometime. Also maybe if you recieve any small job's that you aren't interested in you can pass them to me. I am a loyal and honerable person and won't let you down. Thanks :grin:

[emahler]

Hey Emahler, I would appreciate if you can contact me so i can call you with my questions, and also maybe we can meet up sometime. Also maybe if you recieve any small job's that you aren't interested in you can pass them to me. I am a loyal and honerable person and won't let you down. Thanks :grin:

OMG ROTFLMA :D

send me a PM...seriously...

[Trovmar]

Thanks man i will. Just running out now i will e-mail you later. P.S. Whats a PM? HA HA HA!:rolleyes:

[emahler]

Preventative Maintenance...DUH! :D

[Mr.Sparkle]

Ahhh Marlboro.....the town where I was told I need 2 ground rods in addition to the Ufer.......:roll:

[3phasico]

8-) I have done service upgrades before, but thus time i was asked for a DR # from the township. I was never asked for this before. I had to call JCPL and leave a message about the upgrade i wanted to do. They called me back the following day and told me they would be out to inspect also. Is this a common practice and i have been doing it wrong the whole time , or is this just for certain townships?:confused: And what is a DR # anyway? that DR # is control so they make sure that you call the power company after city inspection they will do an inspection for the messenger wire to the pole ,I done a lot of times but is easy to get that dr # just ask for direct phone # at the city you are working i was surprise 2 years ago ,make sure you use the right meter pan & insulated connector for overhead service:cool: I know when they ask for DR # is jersey central territory because pse&g they don`t ask to apply for a permit :rolleyes:

[3phasico]

I have done service upgrades before, but thus time i was asked for a DR # from the township. I was never asked for this before. I had to call JCPL and leave a message about the upgrade i wanted to do. They called me back the following day and told me they would be out to inspect also. Is this a common practice and i have been doing it wrong the whole time , or is this just for certain townships?:confused: And what is a DR # anyway?
3 phasico got you answer>

[Trovmar]

Thanks 3 phasico i appreciate the info.:cool:

[satcom]

Both JCP&L and PSE&G require inspections, and an application to be filed for all new and upgraded services, the DR's also have in been in effect for many years, and the PSE&G meter inspectors, have always required the applicatiion form, nothing new, just a lot of guys, don't know the proper process.