Fire Pump refeed

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mshields

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Boston, MA
Working on a hospital that has the following distribution:

13.8kV S&C existing switchgear to remain
Primary metered.
Primary switches feed each of two 2500kVA transformers which in turn feed two ends of a double ended 480V switchgear lineup.

Now - We're replacing that double ended lineup as well as the two transformers lets say in kind (although now they're smaller). At present the Fire Pump is fed from a breaker in the double ended line up. I cannot immitate that I realize, but my question is do I have to tap one of the main switches in the 13.8kV gear or can I tap ahead of the 480V switchgear main. If it matters, the 13.8kV lineup and transformers are outside, the 480V switchgear is indoors.

Thanks,

Mike
 

chris kennedy

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Location
Miami Fla.
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60 yr old tool twisting electrician
13.8kV S&C existing switchgear to remain
Primary metered.
Primary switches feed each of two 2500kVA transformers which in turn feed two ends of a double ended 480V switchgear lineup.

The primary switches are the service disconnect means. Sounds like you need a new service ahead of that to me.
 
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