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#109716 11/24/05 09:50 PM
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Pictures submitted by Sierra Electrician :
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The photo 100A W/H, is a Single Phase, 240V, 4500W Heater fed via a 100A Fused Circuit. I guess they won't have to worry about tripping the circuit in a fault situation.

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The photo Nice Connection, is a cool violation photo.

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Thanks Rob!. [Linked Image]

{Message edited to fix up a few things.}


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#109717 11/25/05 04:46 PM
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If upstream from the disconnect the water heater is protected by the proper ocpd (ie. the feeding panel or gear), then there's no problem...

On the otherhand, the deep P-Ring looks a bit suspect being nailed to the plywood.... Not to mention the grounding bar that appears to not-so-firmly be attached to the above can....

#109718 11/25/05 05:29 PM
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1. The W/H is protected by a 100A 3P breaker in the sub panel...the 100A 3P Fused disconect and (2) #4 THWN to the heater itself.

2. The 2" Plaster Ring is not intended for this use and is screwed to the plywood. This is a circuit for a bailer in a different area of the bldg.

These were found at an old Wal-Mart in Bakersfield,CA

#109719 11/25/05 08:54 PM
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Ahh Rob,
Now the penny has dropped, it was you that sent me the pics.
Just a little note to you guys that send us Mods pictures.
Could you please give your ECN Username as well, I don't know all of you guys' email addresses.
Hence the attributing the pics to Robert.
Not a big thing but it does save a bit of confusion.
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#109720 11/25/05 09:53 PM
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But...Trumpy.. I thought we knew each other better than that.

#109721 11/26/05 12:29 AM
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These were found at an old Wal-Mart in Bakersfield,CA

Let me guess..... White Lane?

#109722 11/26/05 12:50 AM
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Calloway & Rosedale

It wil be a Smart & Final soon.

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#109723 11/26/05 01:59 AM
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Calloway & Rosedale?? You mean the old Save-Mart behind the Chevron? You're working literally about a mile from my house [Linked Image] The closest Wal Mart (Rosedale & Coffee) was alive and kicking to ungodly proportions today [Linked Image] [Linked Image]

Randy

#109724 11/26/05 02:11 AM
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I was told it was a Wal Mart. my mistake

#109725 11/29/05 08:41 PM
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1. The W/H is protected by a 100A 3P breaker in the sub panel...the 100A 3P Fused disconect and (2) #4 THWN to the heater itself.

Sierra Electrician, I trust you are using the term "protected" loosely! [Linked Image]


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