Recent content by mkinnes

Kinsrow you are in a tough spot. One thing I've noticed is people don't like having their work ripped apart and redone by someone else or even have it suggested that it needs to be redone. The tough part is you seem like the person who has to make the thing work despite the fact you didn't...

"With dc, the coil is not affected, but you don't have indication of the fault either." This can make for an interesting time trying to locate the fault depending on the amount of things being supplied.

By code you are allowed to size class CC fuses at 300 percent of FLC. 9 amps 175% percent if using Dual Element(Time Delay)

Well looks like everything is set. I drew up a one line and had it transfered to computer by a co-worker. Power company should be out to look at the site and what it will take to swap transformers next. Hoping they'll be able to do it reasonably quickly but time will tell.

I say hit him. You will feel much better.

If your'e responsible for the project and these people are on your team then this will be a good test of your skill with people.

"I've been advised that I should avoid appearing frustrated, even when people JUST DON'T FRIGGEN GET IT. It's a related difficulty." It seems the only way to get a message through to certain people (unless you are their supervisor)is to patiently and repeatedly remind them what youv'e said...

Well I've talked to National Grid (power company) and it looks like I'm going to need a drawing in autocad format. Anyone know a drafter in the Rhode Island or Massachusetts area?

Well everything has been disconnected except for some temp lighting and a couple temp receptacles. Entire building has been stripped clean(used to be old knob and tube "no insulation"). Customer has elevator installed and wants power for it. tehe...asked me last minute and even though I've...

I would like to get information on drawing a one line diagram for the power company. The customer wants to get rid of an older 250 volt Delta service and have a 480 volt wye service installed. The largest load demand will be a 50 amp elevator and any air conditioning equipment(in process of...

Why look at it as a negative?

Thanks for the responses.

"I am not concerned about the amps since I will connect in parallel the number required." I hope your fire insurance is up to date

Is there method for scanning wire while its moving that can accurately detect any change in size?

Thanks for the replies.