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  1. TWong

    Conversion factor

    Does anyone know what the conversion factor is to change BHP to HHP?
  2. TWong

    Combination of trim, extend, and lengthen

    I find that I use the trim, extend, and dynamic lengthen commands a lot in my daily routines. 'Trim' is a command that is used by many other cad packages that includes 'extend' and 'lengthen'. Is there a way to combine these three commands so that one button will - 1. Trim a line from an...
  3. TWong

    Procedures for production

    In the changing mindsets discussion, I have realized that I cannot change certain people due to money, ego's, or just plain unwillingness to change. Looking at my own situation, I have begun to document certain aspects of my job for my own benefit. We currently have no good system for releasing...
  4. TWong

    NEC interpretation of work space

    NEC requires 3 ft of space between the control panel and the wall per 110-26. When applying this rule to generators inside of an enclosure, must there be 3 ft to the wall? Or can you have 2 ft to the wall with a door, and argue that with the door open, there is plenty of space? This question...
  5. TWong

    Project Management by Excel

    For those of you out there working in pre-historic companies, tell me what you think about this. My company currently runs on a financial database only. That means no way to enter and track Bill of Materials, parts purchased against a job, forecasting...etc. Because of this, I have begun to...
  6. TWong

    Bus bar sizing

    I need to calculate what size bus bar is required for a 2000 kW generator with a 3000 amp 100% rated breaker. I have in stock some 4 in by 1/4 in thk copper, and would like to use it if possible. What is the equation I should use? Any help would be appreciated.

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