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HI, I will be inspecting a new Chinese Restaurant. The equipment that the electrical contractor is wiring for came from China. The equipment is...
Ok so I just began doing maintenance for this company that has Trumbull switch gear from 1948. There are 3 main breakers the feed separate buss ducts...
Looking for advice on how-to for a motor breaker panel (VFDs). I want to give a 100-amp fused disconnect 480V3-ph, feeding a small 6-circuit panel...
gents....I have been working closely out here in AFHGN with a number of Brits and I am constantly surprise by how much knowledge they have not just...
Got a call for a outdoor hot tub shocking some people yesterday. When I arrived at almost dark I got a voltage reading of around 20-30 volts from the...
Correct me if I'm wrong. 6/3 NM cable can be protected by a 60A circuit breaker.I am being told that 50A is max o/c protection. My application is a...
I recently bought and older house, (c. 1940's) with the intention to renovate it. The previous and original owner had a lot of time to make a lot of...
I have two cmr pdt 9 2p sensor switches and was wondering how to wire them. There are two public restrooms each equipped with lights and exhaust fan.
I've been working nights replacing devices in a house. Mostly routine until I got shocked on a ground wire. Old cable, bevel box with tight clamp. I...
Hello, I am desperately looking for some information about the robustness of a typical load center MCB like Square-D QO and QOB. The problem is,...
The local utility is offering service to customers to install parking lot lighting. They are responsible for the installation of direct buried metal...
Say you are subfeeding a new building (bldg A) from and existing building (bldg B), but to do so the feeder needs to cross a road (future road) to...
A friend of mine just completed a new residential job and the inspector failed him on the final because of the standard incandescent lamps he...
Hi all, I am looking for a spare Sprecher + Schuh (made in Austria) medium voltage breaker, circa mid-1980's. I believe the breaker may be a...
Hi, Just wondering if there is a spot on here where you can post pictures of code violation? Just thought it might be interesting to see what...
Looking to buy a new step ladder and would like to buy american made. Any one know of a american made brand? Specifically a 16ft fiberglass step...
Came across a situation today and was wonder what your thoughts were on this. Aside from an absolute mess, what would you refer to this as:...
We're can I find in the nec on the distance from service can be from a swimming pool in a residential home
Everyone, I'm hoping a few of you can help me out with some measurements for an upcoming article. I am the technical column writer for FOH...
Doing some rehab on a rental property for a long time, good client. During the walk thru, I noticed that the stove was 40 amp, seen it occasionaly...
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