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Mike in Canada said:
I hate pulling lube. I did a job in the 'states once and I was supplied with Sim-Pull coated conductors (from Southwire) and I was hooked on that. I think I have used pulling lube maybe twice in the last 15 or so years.
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yes simpull is really nice ,, but it is still hard to hang onto
 
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Almost Retired said:
yes simpull is really nice ,, but it is still hard to hang onto
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That is definitely an issue when you're pushing wire. I normally pull with the tape, or twine if it's a long pull. I do push a lot when I'm working alone, which is why I always use #12 solid for a bond, even when I'm using #14 for power, because you can push wire a MILE with #12 solid.
 
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Mike in Canada said:
That is definitely an issue when you're pushing wire. I normally pull with the tape, or twine if it's a long pull. I do push a lot when I'm working alone, which is why I always use #12 solid for a bond, even when I'm using #14 for power, because you can push wire a MILE with #12 solid.
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Totally agree !! i push a lot for straight short runs
i always use 12 solid for residential, and small industrial motors
 
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If the technical committees can learn lessons from Europe, we won't be seeing large batteries in dwelling units anytime soon.
www.pv-magazine.com

German home destroyed by 30 kWh battery explosion

The German authorities have attributed the recent explosion of a 30 kWh storage battery in a private home to a likely technical defect. The incident has left the home uninhabitable, and property damages will likely be substantial, according to investigators.
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solarsi said:
If the technical committees can learn lessons from Europe, we won't be seeing large batteries in dwelling units anytime soon.
www.pv-magazine.com

German home destroyed by 30 kWh battery explosion

The German authorities have attributed the recent explosion of a 30 kWh storage battery in a private home to a likely technical defect. The incident has left the home uninhabitable, and property damages will likely be substantial, according to investigators.
www.pv-magazine.com www.pv-magazine.com
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Canadian code says ESS can only be outside of a dwelling or in a detached garage, but Ontario allows them inside a dwelling unit. Single units no larger than 20kw but can have a total of up to 40kw. See bulletin 64-8-1
 
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It looks like high-voltage DC is going from 1060 V dc to 1500 V. Nice. It was 750 V in the 2018 code, so its doubled in 2 code cycles.
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Guide to the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I: Section 36 - Electrical Industry News Week

Section 36 – High Voltage Installations applies to installations operating above 750 volts, which require special rules and conditions because high voltage arcs can travel through free air and along the surface of some materials.
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eddy current said:
Quebec is always behind by a couple of editions. They have not even adopted the Canadian 2018 book yet.

The Quebec 2018 code is actually the Canadian 2015 edition with a few Quebec amendments at the beginning.
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When I was in trade school I was told that quebec was normally behind by exactly one edition. Apparently they use the three years to come up with whatever amendments they decide are important. It's the whole building code and not just the electrical chapter. In 2021 I heard that because of covid they had to delay it even more so now we are sitting patiently hoping that the sky doesn't fall in the meantime.

I wrote my provincial exam exam using the 2018 quebec code(like you say, 2015 canadian code) but when I wrote the red seal a few months later it was on the 2021 canadian code so I had some catching up to do.
 
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aidonius said:
When I was in trade school I was told that quebec was normally behind by exactly one edition. Apparently they use the three years to come up with whatever amendments they decide are important. It's the whole building code and not just the electrical chapter. In 2021 I heard that because of covid they had to delay it even more so now we are sitting patiently hoping that the sky doesn't fall in the meantime.

I wrote my provincial exam exam using the 2018 quebec code(like you say, 2015 canadian code) but when I wrote the red seal a few months later it was on the 2021 canadian code so I had some catching up to do.
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At this point they should skip the Quebec version of the 2021 (Canadian 2018) and go right to the Quebec 2024(Canadian 2021). Otherwise they are going to be more behind then they usually are.
 
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@joe-nwt
We are at the other end of the spectrum. Ours is adopted on publication.
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Ontario typically adopts the new Canadian book one year after publication. Of course they make their own book that is the Canadian code with Ontario amendments built in.

FYI
Ontario (ESA) is a non for profit, but it’s interesting that every three years when they come out with their code book they make record amounts of $$$$🤔🤔
 
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