Joe Prevette
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Mike; The question I have is ;can you use meltric plugs instead of a disconnect. This is on a fan attached on the roof.
Meltric Plugs
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Welcome to the forum.
Mike is a very busy man and rarely posts in this forum.
Please help me out, what is a meltric plug?
As far as the requirement for disconnecting means take a look at 430.109.
Chris
Mike is a very busy man and rarely posts in this forum.
Please help me out, what is a meltric plug?
As far as the requirement for disconnecting means take a look at 430.109.
Chris
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They are rated as disconnecting means, I use a lot of them.
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- Logan, Utah
Thanks, I hadn't heard the term Meltric plug before.
Chris
Chris
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I'm with you on this one Chris. That's why I like this forum, pay attention and you can always learn something.
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- Logan, Utah
I hadn't either. But Google is our friend.
True, I just didn't have time earlier to Google it.
Chris
LarryFine
Master Electrician Electric Contractor Richmond VA
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- Electrical Contractor
I believe it's a brand name, not a connector style. I've heard of them used in professional audio; for speaker wiring, in particular.
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- Logan, Utah
LarryFine
Master Electrician Electric Contractor Richmond VA
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- Henrico County, VA
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And, I believe you're correct.
That's what I get for not checking out the above links.
TxEngr
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I've used them for that purpose for several years on chemical skids and lubrication skids. It allows quick changeout. They make several styles of connectors so make sure you're buying the load break plugs.
For those not familiar with Meltric, they have internal spring loaded contacts in the plug assembly much like a contactor in an MCC bucket. They are rated to load break but I've always insisted the motor be stopped before unplugging. If I recall, they are rated up to 60A unless they have expanded the line. A great product.
TxEngr
For those not familiar with Meltric, they have internal spring loaded contacts in the plug assembly much like a contactor in an MCC bucket. They are rated to load break but I've always insisted the motor be stopped before unplugging. If I recall, they are rated up to 60A unless they have expanded the line. A great product.
TxEngr
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