Misc. Deck

Question 1

How deep are power poles to be buried?

Answer 1

10% of total length +2’

Absolute minimum depth is 5 feet

Question 2

What are the four transmission voltages we use?

Answer 2

A. 46kV
B. 138kV
C. 345kV
D. 500kV

Question 3

What are the two distribution voltages we use?

Answer 3

A. 4kV
B. 13.8kV

Question 4

What is the maximum ampacity for Distribution class voltages?

Answer 4

200A

Question 5

What is the maximum ampacity of Feeder class voltages?

Answer 5

600A

Question 6

What are the four wire sizes commonly used for Distribution class wire?

Answer 6

2 ACSR is the most common size used

A. #6 hard drawn copper
B. #4 hard drawn copper
C. #2 ACSR**
D. 1/0 ACSR

Question 7

What are the two wire sizes commonly used for overhead Feeder class wire?

Answer 7

A. 477 ACSR**
B. 4/0 ACSR

477 ACSR is the most commonly used for Feeder class wire

Question 8

What size wire is used when going from a pad mounted transformer to a pedestal?

Answer 8

350 kcmils

Question 9

What size wire is used when going from a pedestal to a 200A service?

Answer 9

4/0

Question 10

When is a CT can (current transformer) required in order to place a meter base?

Answer 10

401A+

Question 11

What are the two documents needed for easements?

Answer 11

A. Legal description
B. Sketch or “exhibit” drawing

Question 12

A type 9 PME/PMH has how many fuses?

Answer 12

6 fuses

Question 13

A type 10 PME/PMH has how many fuses?

Answer 13

No fuses

Question 14

A type 11 PME/PMH has how many fuses?

Answer 14

3 fuses

Question 15

What two wire sizes are commonly used for the static wire?

Answer 15

A. 3-#6 copper weld**
B. #2 ACSR

3-#6 copper weld is most commonly used