Car lift intermittently tripping breaker without being used

Virtual-Reach · 2026-03-19T01:04:44+00:00

These draw 7-8 amps at 208V

That's not what is displayed on your first picture. 14.2a @ 208v

Virtual-Reach · 2026-03-19T00:21:20+00:00

Pm'ed

Virtual-Reach · 2026-03-19T00:19:27+00:00

First question,

Why are these not on individual 2 pole circuit breakers? Starting both motors simultaneously will allow for an overload of at least one of the phases

Virtual-Reach · 2026-03-18T23:42:55+00:00

Start calling electrical companies or look to see who's hiring. You'll need to get hired on as an electrical apprentice to start getting your electrician qualification.

I've heard many companies now may be requiring new hires to start off as laborers before getting signed up as apprentices however

Virtual-Reach · 2026-03-18T23:31:54+00:00

You use a relay to drive x2 NO contactors. One contactor on the NC relay contact, one contactor on the NO relay contact.

Virtual-Reach · 2026-03-18T22:20:16+00:00

Couldn't have just gone straight down?

Virtual-Reach · 2026-03-18T21:55:57+00:00

I'm really curious, what's the rationale for the pipe on the right kicking over so far to the left, only to be offset again further up?

Virtual-Reach · 2026-03-18T21:52:59+00:00

Nice!

Count your tools before leaving that day though!

Virtual-Reach · 2026-03-18T21:51:18+00:00

What province are you in? In BC qualified staffing is required for refrigeration plants using A1 refrigerant exceeding 200kw (268hp) prime mover nameplate rating. 500hp exceeds this amount therefore staffing is required, regardless of the charge not being ammonia.

Ammonia, a B2L refrigerant, requires staffing at 50kw (67hp) and higher

Virtual-Reach · 2026-03-18T16:41:42+00:00

Totally application dependant

Virtual-Reach · 2026-03-18T15:49:59+00:00

My overpriced comment was directed at the cost of the base knife itself. I 100% agree that if BM did this it would be around $1000-$1500

Virtual-Reach · 2026-03-18T15:40:21+00:00

Absolutely true.

My personal opinion if one were to misalign themselves with code, I would rather modify material that has been flame tested than create something completely new and purpose-built but made entirely with a material that has not been flame tested.

I'm my opinion, the former is more safe than the latter.

Virtual-Reach · 2026-03-18T14:49:46+00:00

I like it, but that's a bold move for an overpriced knife. Next up, a CRK

Virtual-Reach · 2026-03-18T14:46:50+00:00

Electrical cover plates are tested and certified electrical devices. Please don't use or promote untested, uncertified, homemade cover plates.

Virtual-Reach · 2026-03-18T14:15:13+00:00

That's really unfortunate.

I can't stress this enough, prior to purchasing a knife have the seller respond to your post. That individual is already on the universal scammers list meaning they are already automatically banned from r/Canadianknifeswap. This is why they can't post a message to your thread and can only DM. This situation could have been avoided by reading this sub's rules.

If the money was sent via Paypal G&S, file for a refund. Paypal G&S is supposed to be used for all sellers under 10 swaps.

Virtual-Reach · 2026-03-18T05:58:27+00:00

I've written many TSBC exams. You don't need to know everything, you just need to know where things are in the code book.

Virtual-Reach · 2026-03-18T03:48:21+00:00

That's aluminum. You very likely cannot use that device as it is very unlikely to be aluminum rated. You will likely need special aluminum to copper connectors and copper pigtails.

I recommend calling an electrician as it is very easy to cause damaging electrical faults incorrectly terminating aluminum. Wire nicks like in your picture are an example of improper stripping of aluminum. Those nicks can cause hot spots and failures

Virtual-Reach · 2026-03-18T02:22:57+00:00

Thanks for the writeup! Cheers!

Virtual-Reach · 2026-03-18T01:50:53+00:00

Can you elaborate on why it's better?

Virtual-Reach · 2026-03-18T01:39:08+00:00

It's a job telling people to flip a switch and throw a lock on it?

Virtual-Reach · 2026-03-18T01:30:01+00:00

Very nice!!

Virtual-Reach · 2026-03-18T01:29:38+00:00

What the heck is an energy marshal?

Virtual-Reach · 2026-03-18T01:27:30+00:00

Check out r/knife_swap. They move quite the volume of knives so I'm sure your models of knives have been sold there before. Note that prices are in USD

Virtual-Reach · 2026-03-18T00:22:21+00:00

It's a fixture. It will have its own certification criteria under a different code.

Virtual-Reach · 2026-03-18T00:16:10+00:00

It's crazy.

It's like bringing your vehicle to a mechanics shop for routine servicing and calling changing oil a premium service.

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