Conduit Fill/ Voltage Drop Applications

[KyleFowler]

I used a conduit fill application for years that worked amazing and was actually based on the NEC. I checked the results it gave and it matched the manual math I did. Unfortunately the developers long ago abandoned the app. I've side loaded it for years but I had to get a new phone and finally Android won't allow me install it anymore. Yes I can do the math but I also have a million other things to do everyday. It's like having a car taken away and told to walk everywhere.

The same story applies to a voltage drop calculator. I had an app based on the NEC and verified it's math. It also no longer can be side loaded on Android.

What apps is everyone using? I see lots of apps but none are using the NEC values. At least the free ones don't. Mike Holt's Toolbox is nice but not exactly what I need. I often do service work and need to see what existing conduit lines can be added to or reused etc. Again I can do the math but would like an app. I would be fine with paying for something.

 

[Seven-Delta-FortyOne]

I use this one:

 

[infinity]

The same story applies to a voltage drop calculator. I had an app based on the NEC and verified it's math. It also no longer can be side loaded on Android.

Sounds like you need a rooted Android phone to sideload the apps. If you cannot live without the old stuff I would consider a cheap Android phone that can easily rooted and use that exclusively for your old apps. I'm curious to hear what others are using.

 

[ActionDave]

I use Electrician's Helper on android. https://www.carry-onsoftware.com/

 

[KyleFowler]

I use Electrician's Helper on android. https://www.carry-onsoftware.com/

Thanks for the recommendation. I tried it out and really like it! The conduit fill app is better than my old app. The voltage drop calculator works fine too but a little confusing. They could really stand to reorganize it but it does work. I'll get used to it.

As a bookend to the conversation I did find the Ideal Electrician's Toolkit also works but lacks the depth of the Electrician's helper. Best part is that Electrician's Helper is available on IOS and Android so I can share it with my coworkers.