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  1. MotorGenerator

    Grounded to a water pipe picture û requesting comments

    Hi – Sorry for the beginner question but I’ve come across this system that is grounded to a water pipe. I’m concerned about the paint and corrosion on the water pipe that could prevent a good electrical connection. I haven’t got into testing the system (other than a simple DMM - couldn't prove a...
  2. MotorGenerator

    16 and 18 AWG not approved by UL

    14 AWG for a 60 milliamp relay is over kill. 250 times the ampacity required.
  3. MotorGenerator

    16 and 18 AWG not approved by UL

    I’m trying to buy some 16 and 18 switchboard wire that is UL, CSA approved. The wire I want is FR-XLPE and I’ve found it but not UL approved. Manufacture says UL doesn’t recognize 16 and 18 AWG. Is that true?

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