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Forum: NEC Today, 05:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 168
Posted By infinity
IMO it can go either way. I would ask where a...

IMO it can go either way. I would ask where a column enclosure is defined as a wall. Make them round and avoid the argument completely.
Forum: NEC Today, 05:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 168
Posted By infinity
IMO a column enclosure is not a wall but you'll...

IMO a column enclosure is not a wall but you'll likely hear other opinions.
Forum: Grounding versus Bonding Today, 05:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 134
Posted By infinity
That's correct, the largest conductor listed in...

That's correct, the largest conductor listed in that table is #3/0 for a GEC to building steel.
Forum: NEC Today, 06:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 115
Posted By infinity
I agree, for #12 conductors you may install...

I agree, for #12 conductors you may install whatever number of conductors are permitted by the conduit fill calculation for the 1/2" conduit you're using.
Forum: NEC Today, 06:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 277
Posted By infinity
IMO the inspector's argument of 430.32 being...

IMO the inspector's argument of 430.32 being applicable is incorrect. This is a listed appliance. You would size the conductors and OCPD based on the nameplate rating of the appliance. Under the...
Forum: Grounding versus Bonding Today, 05:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 134
Posted By infinity
If this is the structural steel frame of a...

If this is the structural steel frame of a building that qualifies as an electrode you'll need to use Table 250.66. It's bigger than #4 which is the maximum required for a CEE.
Forum: NEC Yesterday, 10:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 191
Posted By infinity
This isn't a NEMA standard design configuration...

This isn't a NEMA standard design configuration and is likely an unlisted product. Certainly wouldn't want to plug in a 120 appliance if the thing were connected to 240 volts.
Forum: Continuing Education (CEU) Yesterday, 10:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 78
Posted By infinity
Boxes are in Article 314. The answer is there. ...

Boxes are in Article 314. The answer is there. Good Luck. 8-)
Forum: Electrical Calculations/Engineering Yesterday, 08:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 449
Posted By infinity
The one difference that I see is that the EE is...

The one difference that I see is that the EE is wrong.
Forum: Safety Yesterday, 08:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 161
Posted By infinity
Some photo's might be helpful....

Some photo's might be helpful. http://www.arboristsite.com/images/smilies/picture.gif


Welcome to the forum. :)
Forum: Electrical Calculations/Engineering Yesterday, 07:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 449
Posted By infinity
Fair enough, but then should the EE being...

Fair enough, but then should the EE being commenting on something that he didn't learn in school?
Forum: Electrical Calculations/Engineering Yesterday, 07:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 449
Posted By infinity
This statement came from an Electrical Engineer?

This statement came from an Electrical Engineer?
Forum: Electrical Contracting and Estimating/Management Yesterday, 06:31 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,172
Posted By infinity
LOL, you're probably right about the scientific...

LOL, you're probably right about the scientific testing. :roll:
Forum: NEC Yesterday, 06:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 288
Posted By infinity
I merged this and a duplicate thread together...

I merged this and a duplicate thread together here. If anyone is wondering I forgot to leave a redirect in the other forum. :roll:
Forum: Electrical Contracting and Estimating/Management Yesterday, 06:01 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,172
Posted By infinity
Actually it has been proven that when the hole is...

Actually it has been proven that when the hole is fire or draft stopped a problem may exist and that's why this was added to the NEC. When NM cables were tested within a fire or draft stopped hole...
Forum: NEC Yesterday, 05:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 288
Posted By infinity
The outer diameter of the cable doesn't matter if...

The outer diameter of the cable doesn't matter if the cable contains conductors smaller than #4 AWG.
Forum: NEC 11-18-2009, 10:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 288
Posted By infinity
If you look at 314.28(A) the minimum size for the...

If you look at 314.28(A) the minimum size for the 8X dimension to become applicable is #4 AWG in a raceway or cable. Did the cable contain a conductor #4 or larger?
Forum: NEC 11-18-2009, 10:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 418
Posted By infinity
Early days of the phone company they used the...

Early days of the phone company they used the same method to lace their panels with wax covered string.
Forum: Exam Preparation 11-18-2009, 10:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 77
Posted By infinity
I would use this method. #1/0 in each raceway.

I would use this method. #1/0 in each raceway.
Forum: NEC 11-18-2009, 08:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 288
Posted By infinity
IMO the engineer was correct, the 8X rule does...

IMO the engineer was correct, the 8X rule does not apply to these conductors.
Forum: Electrical Contracting and Estimating/Management 11-18-2009, 06:15 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,172
Posted By infinity
You mean the guys who hadn't opened a code book...

You mean the guys who hadn't opened a code book in 20 years and then waste the instructors time with some of the dumbest questions you've even heard. Sorry if I'm somewhat cranky but there are...
Forum: NEC 11-18-2009, 06:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 684
Posted By infinity
Agreed, this installation shouldn't take a rocket...

Agreed, this installation shouldn't take a rocket scientist to figure out if the two panels are next to each other.
Forum: Electrical Contracting and Estimating/Management 11-18-2009, 05:53 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,172
Posted By infinity
Augie, I feel your pain, but this is no different...

Augie, I feel your pain, but this is no different than applying other aspects of the code during an inspection. An inspector should be inspecting according to the code not because it's easier for...
Forum: NEC 11-17-2009, 08:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 273
Posted By infinity
I didn't know that Bob gave out his phone number....

I didn't know that Bob gave out his phone number. :roll:
Forum: NEC 11-17-2009, 06:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 650
Posted By infinity
If he's under the 2008 NEC there is no longer a...

If he's under the 2008 NEC there is no longer a provision for a single receptacle in lieu of GFCI protection for this circuit. Unless of course he was in NJ where this is still permitted. ;)
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