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Trying to buy a good meter that does it all for us. Amps,ground test, 1kv megger and anything else you guys can think of.

does anyone have any tips on buying FR clothing as a smaller person? I'm 5'5" with 29" waist. The Ariat Bootcut seemed like it would work the best but the legs...

A time overcurrent relay (51) served from a 500:5 current transformer is set on tap 5, time dial 10. The primary current necessary for the relay to pickup and...

I wrote my NETA 4 test today... and failed. Here are some tips. Don't waste your time reading the NETA study material that they give you. I went through it...

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Hi Everyone, Can anyone recommend some good fluke leads with alligator clips? During routine testing I will usually follow out a DC circuit and I want...

4. Ground fault protection is required by the NEC for all solidly grounded 480Y/277V system breakers rated 1000A or greater. Your Answer: True Correct...

Nobody at my place has taken the NETA 3 this cycle so was wondering if anyone has and has helpful hints.

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