View Full Version : 2 pole 70 amp brkr needed for X-ray unit.limited box.. load test
C1Chiro
Nov 10, 2011, 12:31 AM
Building electrical to sub panel limited. Need 70 amp brkr.. power draw is momentary and infrequent. Is load test needed? If so is this simple or costly? Thank you for any help!:)
tkrussell
Nov 10, 2011, 03:36 AM
A load test is needed only if the specifying engineer or manufacturer of the X-Ray requires the test.
stanfortyman
Nov 10, 2011, 04:30 AM
building electrical to sub panel limited. Need 70 amp brkr..power draw is momentary and infrequent. Is load test needed? If so is this simple or costly? Thank you for any help!:)
Get an electrician! This is NOT something you should be doing yourself, especially in a commercial health care setting.
X-ray machines and circuits in paces like this have VERY strict rules and codes.
The power draw being "momentary and infrequent" is completely meaning less. The load is what it is, and is listed with the equipment.
stanfortyman
Nov 12, 2011, 07:31 PM
Well. I guess the truth hurts. :rolleyes: