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Stumped By the Code? Equipment Grounding Conductors, Voltage Systems, AFCI Protection & More

Sep. 19, 2012 Mike Holt | Electrical Construction and Maintenance
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bob gartland (not verified)
on Jan 27, 2013

distance to 60amp 240v single phase panel is 500 feet from mdp . what size cables are needed including grounding conductor for voltage drop ? run is in schedule 40 pvc , 2 inch . thank you

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Anonymous (not verified)
on Jan 30, 2013

when grounding a 200 hp motor can you ground through the cooling fan shroud? to remove the shroud you have to talk the ground off.

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