re: receptacle voltage drop

[ldbelec]

re: receptacle voltage drop

Yes he IS red tagging. And they do have an ordinance regarding voltage drop. Pushed by him based on an unsound opinion.

My problem with it is the 20 amps used to measure the drop. The maximum load on a 15 amp receptacle is 12 amps per 210.21(b)(2) and that the meter "sees" to the utility transfomer.

 

[sandsnow]

Re: re: receptacle voltage drop

Is this 15amp recep at the end of a 20amp circuit?
If so, that's why he is putting a 20amp load there. In theory the recep could see 20amps because two appliances could be plugged into it.

Does he have the proper test equipment? Listed meters etc. What is he using for a load bank? If he is working unsafely, you could make a report to OSHA; but you have to weigh the consequences.

BTW, you do not have to start a new thread to reply.

 

[roger]

Re: re: receptacle voltage drop

ldbelec, you don't have to start a new thread to reply, just click on this

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Roger

 

[ldbelec]

Re: re: receptacle voltage drop

sorry-new to this site

 

[charlie b]

Re: re: receptacle voltage drop

No problem. I'll just close this thread, and ask everyone who is interested in the issue to continue the discussion here.