METERING SAFTEY

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METERING SAFTEY

• NEPPA EO CONFERENCE
• JUNE 23rd 2009

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John Kirkland Powertech Associates

• Contact Information
• Office 823 West Washington St
• Hanson MA 02341
• Office Phone [phone]
• Cell Phone [phone]

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A Quote For Our Industry

• It is amazing how much you have to know to know
  when to say no.

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Metermen Usually Work Alone

• Who do you have your tailboard meeting with?
• Who double checks that you have all the
  appropriate PPE?
• Who is watching your back?

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THERE ARE ALL KINDS OF SAFTEY CHALLANGES
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THERE ARE ALL KINDS OF SAFTEY CHALLANGES
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Electrical Challenges

• 240 Volt 2S Metering
• Bad Sockets
• Bad Locations Outdoors
• Cellar Meters

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Electrical Challenges

• Class 320 Single Phase and 3 Phase
• Bypass Handles
• Cold Sequence or Hot Sequence
• Available Fault Currents

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Electrical Challenges
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Electrical Challenges
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Electrical Challenges
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Electrical Challenges

• Transformer Rated Metering
• Fused or Unfused Potentials
• Test Switch Potentials Dead Open or Alive
• Working in Tight Quarters

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Electrical Challenges

• Primary Metering
• Open Cts
• Substation Metering
• Grounding

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Proper Testing
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Proper Testing
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Proper Testing
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Proper Testing
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Proper Testing
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Proper Testing
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Proper Testing
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Proper Testing
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Handy Pocket Guide For Meter Socket Testing
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Handy Pocket Guide To Watthour Meters
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Where to get Pocket Guides

• Alexander Publications
• Richard D. Alexander
• E-Mail rich_at_alexanderpublications.com
• Address 177 Riverside Av. 922 Newport Beach CA
  92663
• Phone [phone]
• Fax [phone]

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In Conclusion

• Always Have a Tailboard
• Always Be Aware Of Your Surroundings
• Always Wear Your PPE
• Consider Insulated Tools

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Questions

• Thank You