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NEC & other Code issues
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Reno: The wording within 600.5 (A) also does not state 'exterior' for the required outlet. Granted, we all put it outside. As to pylon type signs, not a word as to circuitry. Basically, I have to say it's a design thing, not 'code'. Hence, as the
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Voice - Data - Video Discussion
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I wanted a new cellphone last year and ended up having to get something prepaid from Tracfone (it cost me all of $20). It was nearly impossible to get something that didn't have a camera or video or ringtone downloads or realtime internet or a zilli
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General Discussion Area
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I can run every light, TV, computer, refrigerator, etc, in my house with my 3500W (15A 240V) gen. It can also run our microwave, coffee pot and garage doors, although I've always been careful not to do any of these simultanously. I can even run our
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Canadian Electrical Code Topics
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Originally Posted By: twhIf the load is non-continuous, why would the breaker be 125%? I thought that was for continuous loads. Because Inspectors are conservative types and might call it that way. I did not claim he would be correct ;-) I agree wit
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General Discussion Area
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It could be a complete coincidence that everything blown was on one phase. Was anything sensitive plugged into the other phase that was not impacted? Also important, were any surge supressors plugged into the other phase? If a powerstrip on the
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General Discussion Area
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The ATS has to support the ampacity of both feeds. If the OCP on the utility side is 800A, you need to use an 800A ATS even if the generator can only put out 200A. With a house that large, I'm betting NEC requires an 800A service, or close to it,
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NEC & other Code issues
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JMO, but I believe that since most commercial sign and parking lot lighting is normally on over three hours, it would be considered a continuous load. Since these circuits would need to be calculated at 125%, I think the only way to really do that a
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Voice - Data - Video Discussion
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That's one of my pet peeves as well. I don't think that one of my televisions has more than five buttons on it. Just about everything uses some form of navigation key set now, like cell phones. Like Greg said, the manufacturers aren't making thing
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NEC & other Code issues
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I understand in some places a "sign" can have the same load requirements as a small village but in my little town they are so limited in size and illumination that they can easily share a general lighting circuit. I agree, I am not sure why
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NEC & other Code issues
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We often hear that "the code requires ...', but finding that requirement isn't always easy. Let's look at the circuits used to power signs, as an example. It has been asserted that signs are required to be on a dedicated circuit. I am having a
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General Discussion Area
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John: (Redsy) What brand ballast and what spec? 2 lamp T8? etc? I have a contact at a few mfg. if you want help
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Voice - Data - Video Discussion
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Basically switches cost money and software is free. I do believe the electronic manufacturers have simply written off 90 million baby boomers. They don't care that we can't see the displays and that we don't want 1000 features we will never use.
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Business Related Discussion
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In 2008 they removed all references to "lighting and appliance" panel boards so it just says "all loads that are part of or associated with a dwelling". They are saying you are counting on the load diversity you have in the total
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Business Related Discussion
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This is 2002 (and unchanged for years prior) Quote:(6) 120/240-Volt, 3-Wire, Single-Phase Dwelling Services and Feeders. For dwelling units, conductors, as listed in Table 310.15(B)(6), shall be permitted as 120/240-volt, 3-wire, single-phase servic
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Voice - Data - Video Discussion
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OT:Menus
by Trumpy
@ Yesterday at 08:07 PM
This is probably a bit of a rant than anything. I bought a new radio transceiver yesterday and was reading through the 135 page manual. It seems that this radio has something like 100 menus in it, but very few buttons and knobs on the front. Of t
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Voice - Data - Video Discussion
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I'd try a snubber circuit over the thing first.
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Business Related Discussion
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So Bruce, Do you give an estimate as to what the work will cost? How is the pricing sorted out? Also, is this for totally new work or for retro-fits of new lighting in existing installations? Sorry about all the questions, just curious.
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Business Related Discussion
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I do installs for a local lighting company. The way that we work it is he sells the fixture(s) and gives them one of my cards. Whether or not the customer uses my services is between the customer and myself. The store owner's only concern is that he
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General Discussion Area
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Originally Posted By: renosteinkeI would check with the maker to be sure ... but I believe you can change to a higher voltage - but not a lower. I would tend to agree with John, here. If the manufacturer doesn't know, no-one does. In these days
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Non-US Electrical Systems & Trades
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Originally Posted By: Nev The argument I'm constantly faced with on the forum I am referring to is that Australia and N/Z both use AS/NZ3000. Nev, I think you may have slightly mis-construed what I was trying to say. Sure, both Aussie and NZ, use
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Business Related Discussion
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Slightly off topic John, But over here, it's become almost standard practice to put a plug and un-switched socket on the cord of HID lights in warehouses. This isn't a regulatory requirement, it is just an idea that someone had somewhere along the l
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Business Related Discussion
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I'd check with both your accountant, AND the contractors' board as to how this relationship should be set up. For example, if they are selling the job, then hiring you to do the work, this puts them in the position of being a general contractor ...
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Business Related Discussion
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Greg, unless it's been changed in the 2008 code ( I don't have one accessible now) it says in 310.15(B(6) in the 2005 code that it pertains to "Services, and Feeders". The inspectors here have passed it for as long as I can remember. Steve
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Non-US Electrical Systems & Trades
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Originally Posted By: Trumpy Sorry I missed this comment, Nev, Same regulations as who? The augment I'm constantly faced with on the forum i am referring to is that Australia and N/Z both use AS/NZ3000 There has been claims made by statistics that s
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