Terminology?

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You should have used the infrared meter on Ms. Welch to check for hot spots.
 
ultramegabob said:
using "Leg" for "Phase" is very common in the midwest. such as "wild leg" "high leg" "grounded leg" etc....
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Noe of those examples have anything to do with a delta system. And I am from the midwest.
 
wbalsam1 said:
If you complained about slang around here, well, you just wouldn't have a phase to stand on. :D
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There's funny, and then there's Funny. Just peed my pants and my slang is all wet. :D
 
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Proper terminology aside, it's pretty rare that you don't know what a person's talking about, even if they did use the wrong term. I'm all for effective communication, but some people come down on improper use of terminology with an iron fist for no good reason other than to demonstrate what a fat head they have. ("digger derrick" vs. "line truck" is one such example :D ). If you have no idea what a person is referring to, that's one thing. In context, it's generally clear what's being talked about.
 
mdshunk said:
Proper terminology aside, it's pretty rare that you don't know what a person's talking about, even if they did use the wrong term. I'm all for effective communication, but some people come down on improper use of terminology with an iron fist for no good reason other than to demonstrate what a fat head they have. ("digger derrick" vs. "line truck" is one such example :D ). If you have no idea what a person is referring to, that's one thing. In context, it's generally clear what's being talked about.
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I took a class today and the instructor mentioned the usage slang. Can you say synchronicity?

I enjoy it, as it does link us to our history, but it can get confusing with the younger set when they are being taught the new terms. Hey kid, go to the truck and get me a battleship. "A what?"
 
rattus said:
Is it proper to refer to the three phases of a delta system as legs, or is that term only used with wye or split-phase systems?
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yes legs is a propper terminology A leg, B leg, C leg and so on and so forth.
 
Phases are reserved for three phase in these parts,
We do have a Hi-leg (never actually heard someone say "wild leg")
Otherwise legs are for 120/240 as in a house.

BTW we call 4 four square a 1900 box such as:
1900 combo
1900 deep
but a 4 11/16 ox is still a 4-11/16 box and
a stovebox is a stove box

Is a battleship a Madison Clip?
 
jrannis said:
Phases are reserved for three phase in these parts,
We do have a Hi-leg (never actually heard someone say "wild leg")
Otherwise legs are for 120/240 as in a house.

BTW we call 4 four square a 1900 box such as:
1900 combo
1900 deep
but a 4 11/16 ox is still a 4-11/16 box and
a stovebox is a stove box

Is a battleship a Madison Clip?
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whats a stove box?
 
with an iron fist for no good reason other than to demonstrate what a fat head they have.
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Guilty as charged.


I do not come down on anyone I just get the willies when I hear some terms,

Besides slang there is synergy, outside the box, a broader view and a few other of the FEEL GOOD phrases that are suppose to inspire the masses. When ever I hear these terms in a project meeting I almost laugh.
 
"outside the box".....If I here that come out of someones mouth just one more time in a meeting.... I may say what box? Are you refering to the one that is encapcilating that SMALL space between the top of your cranium and your ears...hello!:grin:

A "1900" was the original part number for the Bossert 4 square box......100 years ago
 
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dcspector said:
.... A "1900" was the original part number for the Bossert 4 square box......100 years ago
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old_1900prices.jpg
 
mdshunk said:
Proper terminology aside, it's pretty rare that you don't know what a person's talking about, even if they did use the wrong term. I'm all for effective communication, but some people come down on improper use of terminology with an iron fist for no good reason other than to demonstrate what a fat head they have. ("digger derrick" vs. "line truck" is one such example :D ). If you have no idea what a person is referring to, that's one thing. In context, it's generally clear what's being talked about.
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Now that is a sensible, objective, down-to-earth comment.
 
mivey said:
Now that is a sensible, objective, down-to-earth comment.
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Vinny Gambini: "Yes, sir?"
Judge Chamberlain Haller: "That is a lucid, intelligent, well thought-out objection."
Vinny Gambini: "Thank you, sir."
Judge Chamberlain Haller: "Overruled!"
 
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