fmtjfw
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What enclosure type should be used for a meter socket installed on the outside wall of a building?
Also code references?
Also code references?
SkillsUSA preliminary contest Industral Motors Controls Written test Q3
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How is this an "industrial motor controls" question?
fmtjfw
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Last I checked many motor are run off commercial power. Let us say I send an electrician out to install a system which includes a service and a 5-HP motor on a water well pump sitting out in the open. I would expect the electrician to be able to install a simple 3-phase service, a motor starter and the wiring to the pump. I would be less than happy if she/he use enclosures with any of the ratings listed, except the one rated for out of doors.
Perhaps the motor control electricians you know lead a much more sheltered life than I have.
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It remains my opinion that industrial motor controls does not include anything on the line side of the motor controller, its questionable if that term even includes the motor power circuit.Last I checked many motor are run off commercial power. Let us say I send an electrician out to install a system which includes a service and a 5-HP motor on a water well pump sitting out in the open. I would expect the electrician to be able to install a simple 3-phase service, a motor starter and the wiring to the pump. I would be less than happy if she/he use enclosures with any of the ratings listed, except the one rated for out of doors.
Perhaps the motor control electricians you know lead a much more sheltered life than I have.
Sure you need a power source and if that source is the utility, you need a meter, but still not a question for a thread named "industrial motor controls".
fmtjfw
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OK so the question should have been related to a motor starter enclosure. The answer, the Code and the reasoning would be the same.
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(3) What enclosure type should be used for a meter socket installed on the outside wall of a building?
110.28 and the associated table describe the types of enclosures. Since it is outside a building you should use the top part of the table, which eliminates types 1, 2, 5, 12K. 3R is rated for outdoors with rain, snow & sleet.
Code Ref:
110.28 and Table 110.28
Index:
Enclosure ? types
My Answer
C
(3) What enclosure type should be used for a meter socket installed on the outside wall of a building?
110.28 and the associated table describe the types of enclosures. Since it is outside a building you should use the top part of the table, which eliminates types 1, 2, 5, 12K. 3R is rated for outdoors with rain, snow & sleet.
Code Ref:
110.28 and Table 110.28
Index:
Enclosure ? types
fmtjfw
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What enclosure type should be used for a meter socket motor starter installed on the outside wall of a building?
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What enclosure type should be used for a meter socket motor starter installed on the outside wall of a building?
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