EET-115 Lab 9 - Grounding & Service Mast PRG (1)
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Electrical Engineering Technician / Technology EET-115 Installation Methods 1 Name: Student #: Section: Date: LAB #9 Grounding and Service Mast
Objectives: •
To understand all theory reviewed and identify all parts associated with a 200 Amp overhead service. To describe the procedures used to install an underground service as per diagram below. Materials & Tools Required: ●
Meter Base ●
#3 AWG T-90 Conductor ●
Electrical Panel (Combination) ●
Knife ●
Hacksaw ●
Hex Keys ●
Band Saw ●
Screwdrivers (Various) Prithivi Raj Gurung
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Questions: State the CEC Rule
number if the code book is used.
1.
According to the CEC, what shall the minimum size Consumer’s service conductors be when using copper wire? 2.
The point of attachment of supply or consumer’s service conductors or cables shall be not less than _______ across highways, streets, lanes, and alleys. 3.
How high must the consumer’s service head or equivalent be installed above the support for attachment of the overhead service conductors? 4.
The point of attachment of supply or consumer’s service conductors or cables shall not exceed ________ above grade or sidewalk. 5.
What is the minimum size grounding conductor to be installed for a 200 Amp residential service? According to the CEC, the minimum size Consumer’s service conductors when using copper wire shall be 100A (Table 13).
The point of attachment of supply or consumer’s service conductors or cables shall be not less than 5.5 meters across highways, streets, lanes, and alleys (CEC Rule 22-204).
height of not less than 3 meters above the support for attachment of the overhead service conductors (CEC Rule 22-104).
Shall not exceed 5.5 meters above grade or sidewalk (CEC Rule 22-210).
The minimum size grounding conductor to be installed for a 200 Amp residential service is #6 AWG copper or #4 AWG aluminum (Table 16).
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Diagram:
Complete the diagram below by labelling indicated parts. QUESTIONS DIAGRAM TOTAL MARK 5 10 15 Instructor Signature
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