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  1. HighPotter

    using a megohmmeter to test new, 15 kv shiled cable?

    What REALLY would this prove? This is shieled, jacketed 15kv cable, 3 conductors per conduit. The "run" is approx. 1000' long, with pole top terminations at each end. HP
  2. HighPotter

    Connecting to tubular copper bus

    We have some 3000amp rated, tubular copper bus work. Any suggestion on a good way to cut out a ssection, then put it back in? A splice you might say, between tubular, 3"square x 1/4" thick copper bus. Can copper bus be "welded" ? If so, what would be the best way? Or should "splice plates" be...
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    DC voltage dip

    We have a bank of lead acid batteries providing substation dc power. Recently, during an event, we had a dip in our station power, which of course caused a dip on the input voltage to the charger. At the exact same time the station power dipped, our DC voltage dipped from 134v to 78v, but for...
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    available fault current

    I am being asked to calculate, then mark(identify) 4 different locations, on a customers electrical infrastructure. Very simple installation. Small 3 phase service provided by the power company, then feeding several loads thruout the companies property. Is there software/info available where...
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    Phase Rotation Meter

    Is this possible? CustomersElectrical service is to be replaced. One type of rotation meter is used to mark rotation on the 480v 3 phase service. Phasing is marked " blue-white-red " Clockwise rotation After customer service is replaced, the service is energized to the meter and checked with...
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    high carbon dioxide levels

    We have several transformers that come back from lab testing with high carbon dioxide levels. ( over 10,000 ) Now, we have a small wager on this.... Can the "manner" in which you take the oil sample, substantialy effect the outcome of the test regarding carbon dioxide? HP
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    three phase vs. single phase light load calculations.

    Had a bit of a "conversation" with an engineer today, regarding his sizing of OCP and wire for a lighting project. Project involves(2) 100' light poles, with (12) 1000w hps light fixtures on each tower. These are the " Halophane" drop ring style tower and lowering device. The distance is 250'...
  8. HighPotter

    Pilot wire system

    I'm looking for information on the installation and maintenance of a electric utility pilot wire system, between substation.Is there data out there explaining the system, and trouble shooting? Thanks HP
  9. HighPotter

    Circa 1949 GE autoregulator

    Are parts, specifically oil seal and packing available for this LTC ? We have a LTC where the packing is decomposing, and squirting out of the connection, where the rod exits the contacts compartment. Any idea where I can get these, or do I have to wing it? HP
  10. HighPotter

    PMA Relay

    Im looking for information/availability of a Westinghouse PMA line relay in the U.S. Style 200B101A13 120 vac 60 hz .001 amps dc
  11. HighPotter

    transition from Genset to Utility

    Like to hear some ideas, if ya got em. 3phase 480v 200 hp well motor, operated via soft start controller. During the monthly back up genset test, when the transfer switch changes from generator back to utility, the motor shuts off. It then goes into a pre-set lock out at the plc, so that the...

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