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August guo 08-12-2007 09:39 PM
Help please- 2 questions
 
Can industrial electricians work on wiring in residential homes?

How do I change the AMPs in the house
exp My house AMps is 100amp how do I change to 200amp? And is industrial electricians allowed to do it?



thank you

Sammy 08-12-2007 09:47 PM
In most areas an Electrician needs to be licensed for the municilpality he is working in. Assuming that, then yes he can do it.

To upgrade the service, the panel needs to be upgraded and possibly the line for the transfomer if it is undersized.

August guo 08-12-2007 09:57 PM
Thanks for your answer, can industrial electricians change the panel?
I am a certified Ontario industrial electrician, are you sure I can wire in residential house?

Sammy 08-12-2007 10:01 PM
Your welcome.

Not sure on the local requirements, but check with the licensing authority and if they say its o.k. your good to go.

SecretSquirrel 08-12-2007 10:08 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by August guo (Post 57409)
Thanks for your answer, can industrial electricians change the panel?
I am a certified Ontario industrial electrician, are you sure I can wire in residential house?
Not sure how they do it in Canada but here in the US you have to have an Electrical Contractors License or work for someone that has an Electrical Contractors license to perform electrical work. The person performing the work usually has to be a certified Journeyman or Master electrician. This could vary from state to state. I would suggest you talk to your local electrical inspection department and have them tell you the specific requirements.

August guo 08-12-2007 10:17 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sammy (Post 57405)
In most areas an Electrician needs to be licensed for the municilpality he is working in. Assuming that, then yes he can do it.

To upgrade the service, the panel needs to be upgraded and possibly the line for the transfomer if it is undersized.
Also, do I need to upgrade the main wire that come from outside?

Speedy Petey 08-12-2007 10:21 PM
1) It certainly does vary from area to area. In my area there are only a few places you need a license of any kind. The other places anyone can do the work. I do NOT agree with this policy but that's the way it is.
NYS is messed up as far as electrical licensing and regulation goes.

2) August, you are "a certified Ontario industrial electrician", and you have to ask the question: "How do I change the AMPs in the house"???
Are you for real?
How long have you been "a certified Ontario industrial electrician"?

Speedy Petey 08-12-2007 10:23 PM
To answer your question. Everything from the connections at the drop, down to the meter pan, SE cables, panel and grounding need to be upgraded.

The drop from the street is typically the POCOs property.

August guo 08-14-2007 10:26 PM
I am a newcomer to Canada, I know how to do it but I don't know if I'm allowed to do it with my license, because there is also construction electrician

August guo 08-15-2007 09:43 PM
Then whats the difference between construction electrician and electrical electrician?

Speedy Petey 08-15-2007 09:46 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by August guo (Post 57897)
Then whats the difference between construction electrician and electrical electrician?
IMO nothing.
Maybe Canada has different rules/titles for who can do what type of work.

August guo 08-15-2007 09:47 PM
So Industrial electrician can do whatever electrical electrician?

Speedy Petey 08-15-2007 10:06 PM
Let's wait for a reply from someone who knows Canadian codes.

August guo 08-15-2007 10:29 PM
Okay, sure well anyway thanks for your help


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