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What are the parts of a panel board?

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A panel board typically consists of a main circuit breaker or fuse, individual circuit breakers for branch circuits, bus bars for distributing electricity, and a cover or door for protection. It is designed to safely distribute electricity throughout a building.

Volts are a measure of what characteristic of electricity?

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Volts are a measure of the potential difference or electrical pressure in a circuit. It represents the force that drives the flow of electricity through a conductor.

What is one theory on how language was started?

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One theory is the "bow-wow theory," which suggests that early language developed from imitating natural sounds in the environment, such as animal calls. This theory proposes that humans initially used vocalizations to mimic these sounds, eventually evolving into more complex forms of communication.

What is the minimum number of outlets in a room?

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There has to be an outlet for every 12 linear feet of wall space without an entry intervening. So say you had as 12 ft. by 12 ft. room and a door was in corner. If you put an outlet on the center of each wall that would be the minimum per code.

What size ground wire is needed for 400 amp service entrance?

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For a 400 amp service entrance, a grounding conductor of at least 3/0 AWG (American Wire Gauge) copper or 250 kcal (thousand circular mils) aluminum is required, in compliance with electrical codes and regulations. However, specific requirements may vary based on local codes and the specific conditions of the installation, so it's important to consult with a qualified electrician or refer to the applicable building codes for precise guidance.

What size wire do you need for a 150 amp breaker?

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A #6 copper ground conductor would be needed.

What height do you fit electric sockets in UK?

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The standard height is around 12" to 15" the bottom of the box above the floor but for the disabled you can install them higher but no more than 48" above the floor. Pick a height that will work for the disabled and install all of them the exact same height.

What size wire for 28 amps?

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Minimum size is 10 gauge with a 30 amp breaker. To be safe I would install an 8 gauge with a 40 amp breaker.

What is livelihood program?

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Usually a livelihood program is working with underdeveloped countries to improve their ability to make money and improve their standard of living. It is usually done in conjunction with some sort of established program.

How old do you got to be to work at the goodwill?

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well everyone is saying that you need to be at least 16 but you can ask next time you are at goodwill.

Why do you want to work well with others?

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Working with people is always good experience, especially when you work with teams then you gain lots of things. And it gives you experience to deal with different kind of personalities and behaviors.

How do you wire two light fixtures?

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The lighting fixture should have all of the bulb's leads brought to a central point in the fixtures junction box. All of the black wires from the bulb's socket will be tied together. The same applies to the white wires from the socket.

The white wires are tied into the lighting circuit's white neutral wire and the black wires are all connected to the "hot" supply wire. Once these connections are made, the fixture can be bolted to the ceiling junction box.

How do you get rid of an electrical outlet?

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Just make it a junction box. Remove the outlet, tie the blacks together under a wire nut. The the whites together under a wire nut. Tie the ground wires together under a wire nut. Push all the wires back into the outlet box and cover it with a blank cover. Paint the cover the same color as the wall. Do not sheet-rock over the outlet box. All junction boxes must be accessible.

What size wire for 250 amp service with a 175 foot run?

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4/0 (4 ought) in copper will handle 250 amps. The voltage drop at 175 ft. is about 2.14 volts which should be okay.

The ampacity of NO 12 aluminum wire with RHW insulation installed in a raceway that has 19 other wires is what?

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A #12 copper conductor with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C is rated at 20 amps.

A #12 aluminium conductor with an insulation rating of 90 degrees C is rated at 15 amps.

These conductors ratings only applies to three conductors in a raceway. To apply the derate to the conductor requires the size of the raceway.

From 7 to 24 conductors in a raceway, both aluminium and copper conductor's ratings have to be reduced by .70, so 15 amps x .7 = 10.5 amps and 20 amps x .7 = 14 amps respectively.

Where can one purchase an aluminum conduit?

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One could purchase aluminum conduit at home improvement retailers such as Home Depot, Lowe's or Rona. One could also order it through a wholesaler such as American Conduit.

What is conduit fitting?

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Conduit fitting is used on metal pipes that house electrical wires. These fittings are not only to connect the various pieces together, but to keep a relatively water tight seal to the wires.

How do you identify start and run windings of a motor?

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The run winding of a single phase capacitor start motor has a lower resistance than the start winding.

What is the correct wire size to install with a distance of 200 feet for a 100 amp single phase underground service?

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This is a voltage drop question. A #1 copper conductor will limit the voltage drop to 3% or less when supplying 100 amps for 200 feet on a 240 volt system. Or

a 3/0 copper conductor will limit the voltage drop to 3% or less when supplying 100 amps for 200 feet on a 120 volt system. In your question you sis not stipulate what the working voltage is.

What makes a circuit breaker go bad?

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A circuit breaker can go bad from being tripped too many times. Many people don't understand that the tripping of a circuit breaker indicates a problem that needs to be corrected. They usually just reset the circuit breaker, leading to a very common second (or third, or fourth) trip. Circuit breakers tripping are for the prevention of fire due to excessive heat in the circuit. They're not supposed to be tripped repeatedly. This can wear the breaker out. Believe it or not, I've also seen circuit breakers fail to re-energize after being turned off. I speculate this was actually caused by the breaker never having been cycled (it was a main breaker), and the time elapsed since it was installed. Electrical equipment doesn't last forever. It's the same as anything else.

What size breaker do you use for a 100 amp sub panel?

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A 100-A sub-panel would be fed from a 100-A breaker.

How many electrical outlets per wall?

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In most rooms they must be spaced no more than 12 feet from each other. In kitchens, they should be spaced about 4 feet from each other.