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  1. shamsdebout

    Can you help locate a low profile explosion proof receptacle

    Have you ever specified or installed a low profile explosion proof receptacle. I thought such a thing was available per this: http://www.hubbellcatalog.com/wiring...s/Page-I11.pdf But had a case of not reading the print saying "now discontinued" Anyone know of a similar product. We need...
  2. shamsdebout

    Would 422.31(B) in the NEC apply to a 180 kW steam generator?

    I would appreciate any comments, especially any past experiences with being able to apply 422.31(B) in the NEC to a steam generator installation. I have a 180 kW steam generator that serves a cage wash. We have a lockable breaker. Do you know of any electrical code that would prohibit this...
  3. shamsdebout

    Guest Speaker For A Middle School Career Day

    I had the opportunity to speak to some middle school student about my line of work, this was my first time doing anything like this. I was happy to see the kids ask many questions freely some were well developed questions. Some questions were: how do you get shocked?, how many volts in a...
  4. shamsdebout

    How Did You Cope With Limited Post Design Experience

    I have about 2 years experience working in an MEP environment. I worked a year and a half at my first firm, it was good as a way to transition to building construction design from Telecommunications. I was able to learn alot. My manager used me more of an assistant to him (a peer said he was...
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    What Would Happen If The Proton Were A Little Heavier Than The Neutron

    I was reading in article that mentioned that if the proton were a little heavier than the neutron, all protons would have turned into neutrons. Can someone explain why this is so? Thanks in advance.
  6. shamsdebout

    What Is Exptected Of An Electrical Engineer

    I hope this is not a repeat thread if so I apologize. I have been a bit frustrated, I am fairly new to working in an MEP consulting environement (almost 2 years). I have a general knowledge of electrical installation. I am running into situations that call for detailed conduit routing for...
  7. shamsdebout

    Inboard/Outboard Control

    Can someone please explain the gist of Inboard/Outboard Control of Light fixtures. I have a general idea but if someone could explain it in more detail that would be appreciated, thanks.
  8. shamsdebout

    Challenges In Starting A New Job

    I am sure most have switched jobs at sometime in their professional career, I recently did but I am starting to feel a bit overwhelmed, I would like some advice. I have close to years of professional experience as an electrical designer, I worked for a small firm that specialized in healthcare...

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