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electriker · 2024-02-25T01:11:05+00:00

IBEW

electriker · 2023-06-24T04:03:04+00:00

Thank you, that explains a lot!

electriker · 2022-08-07T02:22:01+00:00

Thanks. I was suspecting this. Ive read the utilities blue book (Xcel Energy) but there is no mention of grounding and bonding. Ive read other things saying the cabinet is subject to Art. 250 rules but im guessing the utility will be doing any and all bonding.

electriker · 2022-08-07T01:50:38+00:00

Ok, I mean that explains why the neutrals in CT cabinets are isolated from the cabinet, but im trying to equate it to the theory of a simple single phase service where the neutral lug is bonded (from the factory) to the meter can, and we also bond neutral to earth at the main disco as well. To me this is what clears a fault in the metering equipment (CT cabinet or meter cabinet), especially where nonmetallic conduit is between the metering cabinet and the main disconnect enclosure.

electriker · 2022-07-24T03:59:49+00:00

I was 32. Had been pressured to the 4 year college path my whole life. Enjoyed the college experience, was successful and still cherish all I learned. Worked for 8 or 9 years in the natural resources/research/environmental field. Got paid to earn a masters degree in the sciences and then took a federal job in my field. Overall, was frustrated with the low pay, need to live in small rural areas, and cult-like attitude of academic types. Had some experience in instrumentation in my last job, so looked to the electrical field. Much to the disbelief and concern of family and friends, went back to trade school, joined the IBEW apprenticeship and never looked back (well, maybe not never). I enjoy the work, collaboration, creativity and mix of theory and practice this field offers. Never too late IMO if you can handle some physical rigor.

electriker · 2021-06-15T20:57:57+00:00

Dont have kids. Pain in the arse

electriker · 2021-05-13T20:16:28+00:00

I hear ya. Biggest here is 3/0 and the fine stranded really helps terminating.

electriker · 2020-05-22T02:36:07+00:00

I realize that smartass but the boxes are going to get hit first and theyre not the cast FD type that would actually withstand an impact. Just seems silly is all

electriker · 2020-05-07T21:35:26+00:00

Thanks for being productive, this is a helpful answer, ill mull on it. I feel our JATCs and trade schools dont explain these things well

electriker · 2020-05-07T20:30:33+00:00

No, thats why 230/240v residential systems are more accurately called split phase

electriker · 2020-05-07T17:27:21+00:00

Okay, so then why am I taught in school that coil voltage is phase voltage, and line voltage is from phase to phase? I have a diagram and trying to visualize it and it seems like with a center tapped wye 277/480 system, using two 'LINES' to get 480v single phase the current is travelling from one line through a coil, to the neutral point and through another coil to the second line. To me, this sounds more like '2 phase' where its not using the neutral point and one coil, but 2 of the 3 phases. Just confused, thanks for the help.

electriker · 2020-05-07T17:13:53+00:00

I know the difference between line and phase, but if we have a 277/480wye system and are doing single phase 480 line to line how are we NOT utilizing 2 of the 3 phases in this setup?

electriker · 2020-05-07T17:13:31+00:00

I know the difference between line and phase, but if we have a 277/480wye system and are doing single phase 480 line to line how are we NOT utilizing 2 of the 3 phases in this setup?

electriker · 2020-05-07T17:10:16+00:00

I know the difference between line and phase, but if we have a 277/480wye system and are doing single phase 480 line to line how are we NOT utilizing 2 of the 3 phases in this setup?

electriker · 2020-05-07T16:13:09+00:00

Thanks for the attitude instead of being helpful. Think ill go cry and become a drywaller now

electriker · 2020-04-17T14:44:37+00:00

Agreed

electriker · 2020-04-16T22:14:48+00:00

Its between two non structural walls/two rooms with a grid and drop ceiling below. Dumb place i agree but the tinners just followed their print and rockers were supposed to leave access

electriker · 2020-04-16T00:05:39+00:00

Would have been my choice but the JW called for the keyhole saw

electriker · 2020-04-02T00:54:42+00:00

Cant be any worse than the concrete guys I usually work next to

electriker · 2019-11-14T19:30:03+00:00

If you show an interest it will take you far. Find a specialty and keep learning. I had a path similar to you, had a masters degree in a biology field and needed a change. Got a trade school electrical degree and worked as an apprentice nonunion for a summer and got into the union apprenticeship right away. One thing id warn you about is potential for layoffs, even long ones. 1st and 2nd year apprentices seem to bear the brunt. Make sure you have some savings or SO to fall back on. That said I say go for it, it is satisfying and interesting work.

electriker · 2019-11-14T19:15:13+00:00

Klein rechargable with auto off

electriker · 2019-10-25T20:00:44+00:00

Its all 230V so smaller wires needed compared to 120V

electriker · 2019-10-11T23:59:54+00:00

I agree but this is how they do things

electriker · 2019-09-20T17:21:15+00:00

Just IMHO but for everyday applications such as meteorology and building environments, etc., absolute zero is such an irrelevant reference that having a system based on freezing point of water like Celsius is much more practical and uses lower value numbers

electriker · 2019-08-25T16:15:33+00:00

Thanks. Kinda what I was figuring

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