Siemens Switchgear
Siemens Switchgear
(OP)
I have never installed any switchgear by siemens. I normally don't like to use them-mostly from here say from my older colleges. It seems like they take the cheap route and taper bus and etc.
I am curious what the rest of the world thinks of siemens and would they allow it in their buildings?
I am curious what the rest of the world thinks of siemens and would they allow it in their buildings?






RE: Siemens Switchgear
Hearsay from colleagues is not exactly damning evidence of misdeeds or poor design. Siemens spends more money each year on R&D than the total sales of their nearest competitor, you don't get big by making bad products. Being the biggest makes them targets for people who are champions of the underdog, keep that in mind.
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RE: Siemens Switchgear
If you have a specific question or concern, someone here has probably had some experience with whatever equipment you are asking about. But general trashing of one of the largest electrical suppliers in the world is not too useful really.
David Castor
www.cvoes.com
RE: Siemens Switchgear
But as Jraef said, you get what you pay for. The lowest cost stripped down version of any gear, from any OEM, will have it's issues. Spec it right, the first time, every time.
RE: Siemens Switchgear
RE: Siemens Switchgear
Siemens also 'forgot' to educate the support people in some markets and that caused some problems. In my view, Siemens has remedied that long time ago and is now one of my most trusted companies.
There are still local 'pockets of incompetence' and arrogance. But, on the whole, it is a very well functioning company.
Gunnar Englund
www.gke.org
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RE: Siemens Switchgear
Usually, in much higher esteem than some US multinationals (or French?). Assuming "the rest of the world" is other than USA. Who else would think like that?
Rafiq Bulsara
http://www.srengineersct.com
RE: Siemens Switchgear
gear is 240V 50HZ 4000A
RE: Siemens Switchgear
Ok, so I'm biased. I've had problems with the French and Italian offerings. So far the German LV product has been very good. In fairness to the other nations, ABB's HV gear from Switzerland is second to none, and the French have built a very impressive train in the TGV.
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RE: Siemens Switchgear
RE: Siemens Switchgear
And I did say I was biased didn't I? At least I'm honest!
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