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January 7th, 2003, 01:05 AM
#1
Inactive Member
Was wondering why in the united states they don't use 600/347 volt services. Any ideas?
Also is teck cable use in the united states?
Thought I would ask some questions that I have been wondering about for a long time.
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January 8th, 2003, 10:11 PM
#2
HB Forum Owner
I put your question to some of the guys on an American discussion board like this one. Only one of them had ever seen a 600/347 volt system, and it was at a lumber mill in Washington State, just across the border from BC.
They have a very similar cable, but it is called MC, meaning metal clad.
Ed
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January 27th, 2003, 04:24 PM
#3
Inactive Member
I think it is a utility standard. For some reason the 600/347 is more compatible with the distribution grids we have. Utilities save money through a lower investment in transformers and other equipment. BC hydro will no longer provide any LV service other than 240 1 ph or 600/347 3 ph
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I have wondered why they chose 600/347 though. All equipment has to be custom made for Canada.
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