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  1. VladChiefns830

    Grounding 2 separate services at same building - objectionable current question 250.6

    Hello, I have an engineer giving me grief, so I decided to redraw the design and ask the people here. I'm using 2017 NEC. Picture a large building with 2 services at opposite ends of the building. I do realize that the services are not grouped at the same location, but there will be permanent...
  2. VladChiefns830

    Using Manual Transfer Switch for service disconnect

    Are there any pitfalls that I need to be aware of? The MTS is SUSE rated, will use class R fuses, will have a neutral bar-terminal. 120/208 single phase. I am assuming that (in general) the power companies will allow the configuration...?? any thoughts?
  3. VladChiefns830

    2017 NEC 250.184(A)(1)

    Hello I have a question: Assume solidly grounded neutral system. Code is 2017 NEC 250.184(A)(1). Assume feeder to downstream equipment requires a neutral and a ground. Exception number 1 states that bare conductor can be used for the neutral for direct-buried portions of feeders. But...
  4. VladChiefns830

    GFCI receptacle question

    Since the GFCI does not use the equipment grounding conductor in the sensing circuit, GFCIs can protect non-grounding circuits and can replace two-wire (ungrounded) receptacles. However, my specific question deals with an isolation transformer that is protected (receiving power from) a GFCI...
  5. VladChiefns830

    panelboards for hotel

    I'm looking at a set of stamped plans that are showing me five 84-circuit electrical panels. Will a manufacturer even make an 84-circuit panel, does anyone know?
  6. VladChiefns830

    Permanent Moisture Level

    Hello, I'm not a PE - I'm involved in the electrical trade. But I'm hoping that a civil engineer can point me in the right direction. There is a code in the National Electrical Code [2014 NEC Article 250.53(A)(1)] that references "permanent moisture level." It reads like this, "If...

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