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  1. Help tracing multiple paralleled neutrals

    I have 6 paralleled neutrals from 6 separate breakers located in the main panel. All are 120v circuits. This is in a 7000 sq ft, 3-story residence. I...

    Started by SilverFox on Yesterday
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  2. Where does the neutral come from?

    Question via PM;

    Started by chris kennedy on 05-24-13
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    Yesterday 09:06 PM Go to last post
  3. 4-20 MA transmitter signal

    Field tranmitter has 4-20 ma output which is connected to plc. plc output supply to transmitter is 24Vdc. but in field transmitter side receives only...

    Started by srinivasan on Yesterday
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  4. Generator KW

    I recently tried out a 120/2403 ph. delta 100 kW standby generator for a hog facility. On the generator's digital readout the load was at 50 kW at a...

    Started by delectric123 on Yesterday
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  5. Exterior emergency egress lighting??

    I have a set of plans that call for Exterior emergency egress lighting?? Next day electical supply house does not have a clue(nor do I) What...

    Started by rt66electric on Yesterday
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    Yesterday 03:14 PM Go to last post
  6. Best solution for monitoring loss of voltage?

    We have around 50 distribution panels (120/240V) spread on 5floors. We need to monitor loss of voltage at individual panels. We are not going to...

    Started by ucdoshi on 05-21-13
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  7. Transformer sizing for single phase motor

    .5 HP pump, 230Volts, Single phase, Full load Amps=8.5, Locked Roter Amps= 30.1A, NEMA Start code "R" Primary voltage is 480V. What size single...

    Started by Alan K on 05-24-13
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  8. Allis Chalmers Size 3 motor starter

    Hello All, We are doing some maintenance to some old Allis Chalmers size 3 motor starter/contactors with CAT ID # XL-3CC0. In regards to...

    Started by Luketrician on 05-24-13
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  9. VD CaLculation

    600' run, 500a load, Al wire run in EMT ---277v. I am coming up with (3) 750 per phase. Is that correct? Thanks

    Started by mstrlucky74 on 05-23-13
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    05-24-13 11:48 PM Go to last post
  10. reidential load calc issue

    I did a load calc for a project using a load calc program. (the one on Mike holt stuff) and it comes up with 19,220 VA. The inspector turned it down...

    Started by Daja7 on 05-24-13
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    05-24-13 11:17 PM Go to last post
  11. FEEDER CALCULATIONS & MOST EFFECIENT INSTALL

    Here is the scenario: We need to run a temporary feeders for a tower crane. The total vertical distance 800' but the first run will be to the 5th...

    Started by mstrlucky74 on 05-23-13
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  12. if neutral point is missing...

    Hi, in the electrical installation code of my country says something like this: if a neutral point is missing or can not be found, one of the phases...

    Started by electrics on 05-21-13
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    05-24-13 04:23 PM Go to last post
  13. question for VFD gurus

    Newbie here with a question. If you are using, say a 10 hp 460v/3ph/60hz VFD to power a motor driving a high inertia load. This motor is on an...

    Started by om21braz on 05-24-13
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    05-24-13 01:55 PM Go to last post
  14. Feed Thru Lug Panel

    Hi All, I have a question, If I have a 400 amp riser feeding 225amp (main bkr) w/ feed thru lugs panels on the basement, first and second floors. ...

    Started by dav5y on 05-24-13
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  15. earthing resistance of a building

    I wonder what is the main principle when you design the foundation earth resistance to guarantee an effective protection against short circuit...

    Started by electrics on 05-24-13
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    05-24-13 12:18 PM Go to last post
  16. 60KW Portable Generator hookup

    Was wanting to see what ideas others have on hooking up an portable generator mounted on a trailer. I was thinking of Mounting a 200A SE rated...

    Started by wmeek on 04-16-13
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  17. Multi-Wire Branch Circuit with NO neutral return.

    Guys, Cautionary Example ! Came across a Kitchen Circuit, for Dishwasher/Disposal and Kitchen Countertop. with 240 V on the Countertop...

    Started by glene77is on 05-24-13
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    05-24-13 06:58 AM Go to last post
  18. Electricity cost estimate

    I have a 120/240 Delta 4 wire service powering a group of hog finishers. I would like to make an estimate of the operating cost per hour with the...

    Started by delectric123 on 05-22-13
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  19. What a mess!

    Got a call today to meet a man from a bank on a foreclosed property. On the phone he tells me that he needs a quote on "cleaning up the panel" and...

    Started by nizak on 05-15-13
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  20. Fan rated old work box

    Can anyone here recommend a good old work style fan box. I have got several fans to install in vaulted ceilings(5/8 drywall) that I don't have...

    Started by nizak on 05-23-13
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    05-24-13 04:58 AM Go to last post

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