Recent content by HTNeighbors

Definitely, as others have mentioned - expand what you do. One way or another. Maybe even consider changing to another industry. As far as not being worried about your job, because they are financially sound with 8 employees - if there's nothing for you to do...trust me...it's only a matter...

A lot would depend on the final location of the panel, area classification and wiring methods to be used.

I wouldn't suggest switching the EXIT sign circuit. If you connect the EXIT sign to the same circuit as the HID, then switch them ON/OFF with the appropriately marked and listed breaker, you would be switching OFF the EXIT sign.

Yes - if the diameter of the bolt hole is smaller than the diameter of the bolt - the bolt will not fit in the hole - this would be a reject. Not manufactured to spec.

I worked 9 years under the same manager. I left the company and two years later, he left the company. Owner called me back after previous manager left and offered me the manager's position. I accepted. About 1 year later, we hired my old manager back and he worked for me. No problems. I...

In re-reading the original question, I think the answer best answer would be in Table 11-7 and the following, similar tables. These tables list the diameter of the bolt hole and the diameter of the bolts. There is no tolerance given; it merely lists a bolt of 1/8" diameter smaller than the...

This is not from the 2013, but the 2009 edition... 7.8.1 Bolt Circle Diameter. The required tolerance for all bolt circle diameters is as follows: ±1.5 mm (±0.06 in.)

I agree with dpc! Bite the bullet and install PVC Coated Rigid Steel. Installed correctly, it will last for years. Wired correctly, you should not have an issue with the circuits.

Another quote I have always liked: I do need a job; I don't necessarily need this one! Life's to short to suffer endlessly at work. Gotta remember - money and fun. If you are not receiving both, you might think about going elsewhere. I think it's personality. I'm in oil & gas; it can...

Ditto on the Brady IDXpert as mentioned. Inexpensive, 1 yr warranty, simple to use. Every crew we had in the field had one.

I used to work for a contractor and did a lot of oil-field work. When we would take hand clamp-on AMP measurements, we would always take 4 readings and average them out. We would record the readings when the weights were in the following positions: 1) top 2) mid-way down 3) bottom 4) mid-way...

Based on NFPA 79, 14.2.4.3(3) - I think you're stuck with it. I don't see that this error meets any of the exceptions. Question is - Does your overseas "end-user" mandate the equipment be built to NFPA 79? We all know the insulation color will not interfere with the operation of the...

"My first question is how do I select the ambient for an outdoor area with seasonal variability? Do I have to take the highest temp that can ever be seen in a region or is there some accepted ambient based on the temperature range of that location?" See 310.15(A)(3)Temperature Limitation of...

See 392.30(B)(3) - distance shall not exceed 6'.

Check out www.cmhsoftware.com I used this several years ago and was truly impressed. Draw out your wiring, add switches, motors, relays, etc, print them out, coloring, numbering. It was very simple to learn and use. My favorite part - you can flip a switch and test the circuit right on your...