Volt drop again

[NWDS]

Evening fellas, am I right in thinking that when you have worked out the volt drop ( mV*A*M/1000 ) if this is greater than the values given in the OSG ( pg 124 ) then you would have to recalculate untill you could meet the values ??????????????.

NWDS

 

[Apache]

recalculate using larger csa cable?

 

[NWDS]

Thanks Apache, that is what I meant to post, I would need to increase my CSA to meet the OSG values.

NWDS

 

[Robojin]

recalculate using larger csa cable?

Or reduce the length of the circuit

 

[Apache]

Thanks Apache, that is what I meant to post, I would need to increase my CSA to meet the OSG values.NWDS

Yes

 

[Andy™]

Or reduce the length of the circuit

i can just imagine that... large factory unit wanting new lights....

'well we dont want to use a larger sized cable to overcome volt drop, so we will make the circuit length shorter. but you will need torches if you need to use that side of the building.'

 

[Janice]

The battery cover on my meter popped open today and the batteries fell on the floor.

Is that a volt drop?

 

[Andy™]

The battery cover on my meter popped open today and the batteries fell on the floor.Is that a volt drop?

yes. did you work out the % drop and if it was safe to continue using it?!

 

[Janice]

yes. did you work out the % drop and if it was safe to continue using it?!

Since they landed on my feet, I figured it was a little over toe percent.