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How much electricity does an average restaurant use?

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The average electricity use of a restaurant in USA can be divided according to the climate zones. An average restaurant in Maryland consumes around 250 KbtU per square foot of electricity, while the restaurants in California uses around 126 KbTu per square foot of electricity.

Is baking soda solution a good conductor of electricity?

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Yes and No. Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate) alone is not an "Electrolyte". Stick two electrodes into it and it does not conduct any electricity. But, when you mix it with water, the mixture becomes an Electrolyte solution allowing electrical conductivity between the electrodes. The more Baking Soda you add to the water, the more conductive it becomes. This is a popular additive for people constructing an HHO (Hydrogen, Hydrogen, Oxygen or Browns Gas) generating device. These devices are usually installed on automobiles to increase gas mileage. It is preferred for use as an Electrolyte in these devices because it is non corrosive, non acidic and generally leaves less debris in the solution than other electrolyte additives such as ordinary salt.

How do you make 110 volt worm rods?

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Obtain a steel rod about 5 feet long and secure a wooden handle on it. Tape one side of a cut electrical cord with plug to the top of the metal rod. Tape the other side closed. Poke the rod as far into the ground as possible. Plug the wire into a household outlet (or extension cord). The rod can be moved up and down or to another position. Us the wooden handle if you touch the rod. DO NOT touch the metal part of the rod.

How to split 220 volt into two 110 volt?

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Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz supply service.

Before an explanation of how to do this you should keep in mind that this is for a single receptacle only. If any other receptacles are on the same circuit they will also be changed to 120 volts.

The existing two pole breaker in the distribution panel that is to be replaced should not have a larger rating than a 15 or 20 amps. The wire size from that breaker will be #14 or #12 respectively. The final results of this project will leave you with a 15 amp 120 volt receptacle and one spare 15 amp breaker in the distribution panel.

That said, OK, any 240 volt outlet can be changed to 120 volt by removing the white wire from the 2 pole breaker and inserting it into the neutral bus bar. Remove the other wire (probably black) from the breaker. Remove the 2 pole breaker from the breaker panel. Install two single pole 15 amp breakers into the hole left by the 2 pole breaker. Leave both of these breakers turned off.

Connect the black wire that came off of the 2 pole breaker on to one of the new single pole 15 amp breakers. Re install the cover to the electrical panel, this end is finished. At the old 240 volt receptacle, remove the existing device and install a new 120 volt receptacle.

Materials can be purchased at local building supply store. Remember to take the electrical panel data with you so you have the information for the 2 new breakers. Once you have the new 120 volt receptacle installed, identify on the electrical panel door what the breaker is used for. Leave the unused breaker in the off position. Turn the new 15 amp breaker on. Turn the main breaker back on. Test the new receptacle with a lamp to make sure every thing is OK.

As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.

Before you do any work yourself,

on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances

always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.

IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOB

SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY

REFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.

How to replace solenoid in a club car?

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The best way to do this is to take into a mechanic. They will have all the right parts to help you out with this.

How do you build an ice chest scooter?

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get an electric scooter and bungee chord a cooler (ice chest) on it. I made one and it is fun!

How do you connect a surround sound system?

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That would be the idea of a "surround sound system". Unless you are talking about hooking up more than one speaker to the same exact port on the receiver. If so than yes, but you will not get true surround sound. For instance: You hook up two speakers to the same port, lets pick the front left channel, and then place one to the front left of the TV and the other to the back right you will get the front left's audio coming from behind you.

Occurs when electricity takes a new path that is shorter than normal?

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When electricity takes a new path that is shorter than normal or in the electrical trade it is know as, current taking the path of least resistance, it is known as a short circuit.

What group of elements are poor conductors of heat and electricity?

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most non ferrous materials are poor conductors with exceptions

What does Vcc stand for on a SIM card?

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VCC is an electronics designation that refers to voltage from a power supply connected to the "collector" terminal of a bipolar transistor. In an NPN bipolar junction transistor, it would be +VCC, while in a PNP transistor, it would be VCC

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How do you wire a single phase contactor controlled by a pir in a lighting circuit?

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Relatively simple. There are two power contacts, you wire the two wires for the line you want to interrupt or connect to these contacts. this is for the simplest type, SPST, one set of contacts to switch a power line on when the control signal is on. There are more complicated contactors with multiple sets of contacts. There are two connections for the control circuit which are typically low voltage AC or DC. Connect these to the control signal, ie, the signal you will use to turn the contactor on or off.

What is the recommended maximum length of an RS-530 cable?

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RS 530 has a logarithmic degradation on cable length as the data signaling rate increases. These are some of the readings on the chart: up to 90k b/s - 1.2k meters.....400k b/s - 300 meters....1.2 M b/s - 100 meters approx......2 M b/s - 40 meters....6 M b/s - 20 meters...10 M b/s - approx 15 meters....

What is the main cause of power cuts?

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electricity is neither available nor required in electric form. It also cannot be stored in electric form. so electric generation should be equal to consumption at every instant. if generation is less than consumption some areas will experiences powercut.

What is the difference between DOS and DOS shell?

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DOS is just the operating system just like Windows XP. DOS SHELL is a program in DOS in which you can browse files and open them, etc. Just generally an easier way to move around the DOS operating system

What function in a circuit for a switch?

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A switch is a make - break device. Its function is a circuit is to make and break the current flow of the circuit that it is in. This action then starts and stops the load that is connected in the circuit.

How do you tell a positive wire from negative wire?

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=== === <><><> If you needed to ask this question here, one of the most important things you must learn is how to use an electrician's multi-meter correctly and safely. This is one of those questions... If you know this little, you shouldn't be planning to do what you are planning... No disrespect intended, but this is SO basic that it suggests you have not studied the subject at all! There are many good reference books and course books to study from. === === <><><> This question is not as easy to answer as you may at first think. It all depends if you really know what you mean when you say "a positive wire" and "a negative wire". Are you asking about an AAA cell or are you asking about mains voltage alternating current? So take the advice given above and learn how to use a multimeter - safely - to measure voltages and currents used by electrical items or systems. Some of them use direct current power supplies, such as dry cells or batteries; other things use alternating current power supplies such as 120 Volt or 240 Volt power mains. You really need to know about both types because none of them are safe to play with, not even the simplest dry cell or battery. If you want to ask this type of question again please be sure to say: * exactly what type of electrical item or system it is that you want to know about

and

* where those wires are on (or in) the item or system that you are curious to know about which wires are positive or negative. Then someone may be able to help you by giving you a more specific answer.

IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOB

SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY

REFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.

If you do this work yourself, always turn off the power

at the breaker box/fuse panel BEFORE you attempt to do any work AND

always use an electrician's test meter having metal-tipped probes

(not a simple proximity voltage indicator)

to insure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.

What is aluminimum used for?

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Strong and lighweight metal used for contrruction of airplanes.

What uses the most electricity in a house?

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"Air Conditioning uses the most electricity, followed by the refrigerator"

completely wrong.

Your hot water heater does

What are the 4 uses of static electricity?

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Paint spraying cars: the paint particles are given a negative charge, and the car frame is given a positive charge, so the paint sprays out, and sicks to the car, and is attracted to all the hard- to reach areas

Electrosatic precipitator; in coal fired power station theses are used to stop the dust particles reaching the atmosphere. Particles of ass pass through a charged grid, and becone charged. They then stick to plated either side of this grid, where they can be disposed of safely

Photocopier; A charged drum is in the photocopier. Light is then shone through the paper, and whete ther is no print light hits the drum and it looses its charge. This leaves charge where there needs to be ink. Ink is the pulled onto the charged drum, and transfered onto paper

Antistatic floors; to avoid static charges in hospital, the floors are made out of an antistatic material, so no charge can build up.

Will the supply company allow you to install a double pole isolator switch between the cut out fuse and the consumer unit and if so where can you buy one?

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No, the supply company will not allow anyone to install a double pole isolator switch between the cut out fuse and the consumer unit. This is the utility company's primary voltage line. The only people that are allowed to work on their equipment is their own employees. These people are trained linemen who know and respect high voltage and know all of the safety procedures to adhere to.

When a LED burns out is the light dangerous?

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No, there will be no light emitted from the diode if it is burned out.

What is the use of a pigtail joint?

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A pigtail joint is used where a number of wires must be consolidated into just one to make a connection. For instance, say you have an outlet box where you have to wire a receptacle. The only problem is you have too many wires. One comes from the breaker, one goes to the next recep, and a third goes to a light switch to feed the room light fixture. You have three hot wires, but there is no legal and safe way to terminate three wires on the recep. So, you cut a short piece of wire a few inches long. With the proper size wire-nut, you tie all three hot wires and your short piece (the pigtail) together. Now you have a single wire that will fit nicely on the receptacle. Of course, you would do the same with the neutral and ground.