crazymanmark7584
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- Poughkeepsie, NY
We have a job where they engineer specified installing a 75kVA above a drop ceiling. No-no. We told Project Manager this is not allowed, and that we need to find an alternative. Our idea was to simply install on the floor in between the 480 and 208 panels. Problem solved.
NOW, they want to our transformer to go in the basement below the space, since it "takes up too much space". My working clearance was tight, but it could have worked.
Is is acceptable to install our transformer in the basement directly below where our 2 panels are? This basement is only accessible by the landlord and his general maintenance man. The whole basement is primarily empty, divided into several hallways, corridors and rooms, none of which are being used. The main switchgear for the plaza is also in the basement, in a room at the end. It is a long (600' +) strip mall, stick built wood frame, 2 story building.
What would be requirements IF we put the transformer in the basement? The primary and secondary wires to the respective panels would be approximately 15' each.
I'm thinking we'll need disconnecting means on the secondary side....
NOW, they want to our transformer to go in the basement below the space, since it "takes up too much space". My working clearance was tight, but it could have worked.
Is is acceptable to install our transformer in the basement directly below where our 2 panels are? This basement is only accessible by the landlord and his general maintenance man. The whole basement is primarily empty, divided into several hallways, corridors and rooms, none of which are being used. The main switchgear for the plaza is also in the basement, in a room at the end. It is a long (600' +) strip mall, stick built wood frame, 2 story building.
What would be requirements IF we put the transformer in the basement? The primary and secondary wires to the respective panels would be approximately 15' each.
I'm thinking we'll need disconnecting means on the secondary side....
