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  1. ElectronicsNut

    2 Electricians not agreement with proper ground installation

    I have a little disagreement between the thoughts of 2 different electricians. No, I am not crazy, I did not have them out at the same time. Maybe I should have. The issue, I have a new Leviton Smart panel that I had installed last year. The bonding and grounding is done at this main service...
  2. A

    How to do a proper insulation test on an electric motor

    I want to check the insulation of the 3-phase 400VAC asynchronous squirrel cage motor. Motor's stator windings are connected in delta. I've read in some textbooks it is necessary to open motor's junction box and disconnect terminals and remove jumper bars (which are used to establish delta or...
  3. B

    Seeking advice for proper grounding

    Hi, Our house is 150m away from the street. We installed a 600V step-up/down system to bring electricity to it in order to avoid excessive losses and very large cables. The 240V/600V 50KVA transformers are rated NEMA-3R enclosures, located one 10ft above ground and the second one 5ft above...
  4. R

    Electrifying my tractor Shed and using proper gauge wire

    I thought that I posted this in the DIY part of the forum but I believe I did not. I am sorry about that. I put in a 10' x 20' metal shed about 9 years ago. It is about 200' ~ 70 meters from my house. It is on a 6" concrete pad. At the time of pouring the pad I put a conduit through the...
  5. D

    115vac line tests with proper voltage, powers a low watt bulb but will not run a drill.

    I have a 115vac line that tests with proper voltage and will power a low watt bulb but will not run a drill etc... Line from main panel to barn is 10-3 copper on a 30amp breaker. Sub panel has two 20amp breakers one for lights and one for plugs. Wire was run 30 years ago and ran a vacuum...
  6. K

    Is it safe or proper to run 10mm ECC cable with a voltage of 240v in chunking?

    Is it safe or proper to run 10mm ECC cable with a voltage of 240v in chunking?
  7. T

    creating a proper grounding system

    Hello everyone my name is Tarek, i work as a concert and show lighting operator with over 20 years of experience in this field, so i have gained a decent amount of electrical experience over the years but i'm NOT a professional electrician i will try to explain my problem in details so this...
  8. B

    Proper way to ground and bond an antenna on the opposite side of the service entrance

    Hi all. First time poster here. I did find one thread on here that touches upon this topic, but my setup is a bit different. I want to install a TV antenna on the south wall of the house or perhaps the eve above it, The roof is concrete tile, so I don't want to try mounting anything up...
  9. S

    Selecting the proper solar panel/ battery system for 12v LED strip

    Hi all, Complete novice here, but I'm trying to learn. I am making a solar powered, back-lit estate/ driveway entrance sign, and am stuck regarding the correct wattage, amperage, etc for the panel and battery. I'm planning to use 5 meters of 12v 18w strip, but would like to be able to use...
    • Sign Guy
    • Thread
    • 12v battery led led strip panel proper solar solar panel strip system
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  10. Marti

    3183Y Pond Flex frustrations. The "proper" way to strip this material

    Good evening folk, Recently took a role that involves using a lot of 2.5 mm 3183Y "pond flex". Is there an easy way to strip the outer sheath without risk of nicking the inner core insulation? Slicing and tugging might have been OK for the occasional garden light install but something faster...
  11. D

    How to choose proper VFD for our motor.

    My motor is 3phase induction motor of which has 3KW of output max. power and max. speed is 320RPM out put torque range is 80-120Nm So, which VFD is proper suitable for it, and how to choose it.
  12. T

    Proper wiring for a pool pump

    I need to run a dedicated line for a pool pump which would be about 140 ft from the outside panel. Pump requires 14-15 amps at 2HP. Should I run a 20 or 30 amp breaker and with what gauge wire? Plan to DIY with some help and would like to use conduit. Any advice is much appreciated!
  13. W

    Proper SOOW wire gauge

    I plan to upgrade my portable generator to a larger 40 amp max output unit. When I originally ran the cable to my electrical panel I used 8/3 NM-B W/G wire to allow for a future upgrade. My question is what gauge SOOW should I use for the 10 foot generator lead, 8/4 or 6/4? I'm a little...
  14. Z

    Choosing a proper CT

    Hello everyone, I am new on this forum, new in UK as well. There is an opprtunity for me to work as commissioning engineer but first I must go through some courses. There is one topic in my protection of transmisson and distribution course which I don't understand in 100%. Thare is a...
  15. KEV 1 N

    Proper MK Quality!!!!!!!

    Whilst up in the loft getting the Xmas decorations down, I found this.....
  16. Andy C

    Proper chuffed with myself.

    After a long break from the industry I am returning part time and have just passed the written exams and multi choice exam for the 2394/5. so i only have my practicals next week then all done and dusted. Going to use Stroma as an accredited organisation. Just need to earn a bit now to pay off...
  17. FatAlan

    Fill me in please!

    What fillers do folks find easiest to use for filling in around minor works like chiselling into walls for back boxes etc?
  18. S

    When will Energy suppliers Use Proper Sparks

    Here's one for you Just did a job at the weekend for a friend of mine in his recently bought flat. Needed to add a few double sockets and change various ceiling roses and switches also install a new fuseboard that had extra ways for his vision of a new layout for his flat . No ring in the...
    • Silver6003
    • Thread
    • energy meter neutral proper rewire sparks suppliers when
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. 1

    eicr

    Hi guys R1+R2 on a eicr mates tutor on the 2395 course said no need to carry out just zs is enough and on ring just end to end readings what's everyone's thoughts on this
  20. 4

    Stroma Certification Scheme Stroma Assessment - Speedy and Proper

    hi all I've been reading a few posts about stroma I can only speak of my expereance so here goes After carefull deliberation I chose stroma (£288 might have had something to do with it) I called stroma last week Tuesday and spoke to Stacey who explained the procedure I filled out an on line...
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