canada | Page 9

canada

Recent contents View information Top users
  1. D

    Bonding of machinery control panels

    Hi Guys, I work for a large food factory, a couple of days ago a chap was electrocuted from a machine that had a bonding issue. Now we are being asked to check all the bonding on our machines. But before i do i want to be sure what the requirements are, so far what i have found on machinery...
  2. J

    Cable and breaker size?

    Hi all im new to this forum and im looking for some help. I need a 63kw 3 phase supply to run a machine in a commercial building, the cable run is 25 or 30 meters roughly. I was going to run in a 35 square cable to the machine and there is an existing isolation breaker at the main mcc with 3 x...
  3. G

    Machine safety relay or not?

    Hi, I have an industrial mixer at work that used to be powered by a dual speed motor. These particular motors are expensive and not always easy to get off the shelf in the event of a breakdown. I have replaced this a 4 pole single speed motor, controlled by an Inverter. The old motor was...
  4. I

    http://www.venturelighting.com/lampshtmldocuments/uni-form_400w_lamps.html

    Hi, Am new to industrial lighting, so have been hammering data sheets for the last few days and these seem VERY good. Fast power up/restrike, very efficient. http://www.venturelighting.com/lampshtmldocuments/uni-form_400w_lamps.html The only issue is as I am new I am probably overlooking...
  5. S

    VEGA radar, Pactware 4.0 software help? instrument, specialist

    hi, I am trying to install some VEGAPULS63 radars on the top of some vessels on site. I am having difficulty in programming the radar's before i put them in position. Has anyone used Pactware 4.0? I've looked online, and it doesnt seem very clear. I appreciate this is more suited to an...
  6. J

    50mm end ferrule tool

    does anyone know where to get a 50mm end ferrule crimping tool cant find them online anywhere
  7. G

    cooker

    my boss has asked me to work out the design current for a 10.8Kw 3 phase cooker for a commercial kitchen... Now then....according to the osg (p97) table 1b column 3 it states that its to be 100% full load then 80% for other appliances on this circuit. So 10.8 Kw equates to 47A so is that 47A...
  8. R

    wiring up a new circuit board in a workshop

    Hi guys, I have got a circuit breaker in my workshop and i want to use it to run lights, sockets for tools and some outdoor lighting and water feature ect. I have already connected the end to the new circuit board in the shed and run the armoured cable underground to the circuit board in the...
  9. G

    Cable glands for thick metal sheet

    Hi, Just wondering if anyone knows of a gland for protecting a cable through 6-8mm thick metal? I could drill and tap ordinary glands but I have loads to do and looking for easier option. I am considering using bushings but would prefer thight fitting gland Cheers
  10. C

    Can MV and LV switchboards be installed side by side?

    I have a substation with some 6.6kV, 22kV and 415V LV switchboards. Due to space constraints, I am considering installing a 6.6kV Neutral Grounding Cubicle of the diesel generator of the substation directly beside a row of LV switchboards. However, my only concern if it is okay to have MV and LV...
  11. B

    Equivalent makes?

    Hi guys, Posted this in the general forum but not getting any joy. Came across a Clipseal 4w 3phase board in a beauty salon. 3 phase supply but not required, all circuits single phase with no heavy loading. No RCD protection, bonding, installation never been tested, looks like a DIY job. Are...
  12. C

    Hello From Canada

    Hi Everyone, My name is Robert and I currently live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. I am originally from London and moved here 16 years ago after leaving the Army. I re-trained in Calgary as an Electrician and then went on to receive my Master Electrician designation. I mainly work in the...
  13. P

    3 phase

    Hi all, could anyone advise me, I have a customer who has a 3 phase forklift battery charger running on 100amps. He now wants to tap off that suppy to run a 35amp cutting machine(415v). Can I tap off the knockout switch to run both machines? they are on 6mm cable. thanks, patpete.
  14. E

    Making off in main switch

    Hi guys, Have to make off some 95mm lugs onto an old Bill main switch, which has 160A fuses. There are 4 terminals with an M10 dome head bolt with a square shank for the 3 phases and neutral, and there are currently 2 lugs on each bolt, 1 feeding a main dis board and 1 feeding a new switch fuse...
  15. S

    yy cable advantages

    sorry i v reposted as i meant yy cable so can anybody tell me why this would be used insted of twin and earth for genral lighting and power as yy is a controll cable and mor expensive than twin and earth.
  16. S

    s y cable advantages and disadvantages

    why would you use yy cable for general lighting and power in a commercial environment over twin and earth, any ideas? what would be advantages and disadvantages any help would be grateful. thanks sorry yy not sy
  17. K

    Industrial Energy Consumption

    Hi all, Just signed up to this forum in the hope someone could help me out with a project I have going on. I have been searching the net trying to find the energy consumption data for typical industrial facility that is used for a large online retailer such as Amazon with no luck at all. Now I...
  18. I

    Sulphur Plasma Lighting

    I have always been a theoretical fan of this lighting solution since I found out about it, but cannot get any quotes! Does anyone know any UK company that can supply these lamps and the approximate costings? I am assuming they would have to be a **** take on the prices otherwise they would be...
  19. S

    Submersible Pump...

    Hi guys, I may sound like a bit of a thicko but I am puzzled by something at the mo. I am installing a 7.5kW 3P balanced submersible pump in a concrete collection chamber. The sealed leads that came with the pump were not long enough to reach the control box so I was given a resin joint kit to...
  20. G

    Plug-in Em Stops.

    Right, I'm having my pants pulled down over a couple plug in em stops for a rubble moving mobile conveyor system. Basically the users of the conveyors still work with flint & wear loin cloth so everything gets broken all the time. From the manuf, these plug in units are £65+vat, which I think...

OFFICIAL SPONSORS

Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Electrician Courses Green Electrical Goods PCB Way Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Pushfit Wire Connectors Electric Underfloor Heating Electrician Courses
These Official Forum Sponsors May Provide Discounts to Regular Forum Members - If you would like to sponsor us then CLICK HERE and post a thread with who you are, and we'll send you some stats etc

YOUR Unread Posts

This website was designed, optimised and is hosted by untold.media Operating under the name Untold Media since 2001.
Back
Top