Residential power system demo
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In this video we’re in the Pittsburgh Power Systems Experience Center (PSEC) to discuss the components of your homes electrical service. Erik Hurd, Senior PSEC Engineer, is joined by Adam Schmitt of Ferry Electric to explain how energy enters your home, feeds various electrical components, and is then distributed throughout your home. Also, based on application, how newer technologies such as EV chargers and solar panels can be connected to your system. Using our own residential power system demo located in the PSEC, we discuss items such as: • Underground and overhead utility service • Automatic transfer switch compared to a manual transfer switch • CH and BR main load centers • Breakers sizes and corresponding wire gauge • Grounding and bonding • EV charging installation options • Solar panel installation options, string inverter and microinverter Eaton provides product and service solutions for new residential construction for single-family and multi-family homes, as well as upgrades and replacements for existing homes. Find a certified electrical contractor that you can trust: https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/products/residential/my-home.html Become an Eaton Certified Contractor Network (ECCN) member: https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/products/residential/eaton-certified-contractor-network.html Thank you for watching one of our many educational videos on the topic of power systems. Schedule a visit to one of Eaton's Power Systems Experience Centers in either Pittsburgh or Houston to learn more! To learn more about Eaton products and our Power Systems Experience Centers: http://eaton.com/experience To view more educational videos from Eaton's Power Systems Experience Centers: http://videos.eaton.com/experience 00:00 Intro 00:55 Utility service type 01:40 Transfer switches 03:20 Main load centers 04:55 Grounding and bonding 06:25 EV charging installation options 07:28 Solar panels installation options #residentialpower #loadcenter #electricity
In this video we’re in the Pittsburgh Power Systems Experience Center (PSEC) to discuss the components of your homes electrical service. Erik Hurd, Senior PSEC Engineer, is joined by Adam Schmitt of Ferry Electric to explain how energy enters your home, feeds various electrical components, and is then distributed throughout your home. Also, based on application, how newer technologies such as EV chargers and solar panels can be connected to your system. Using our own residential power system demo located in the PSEC, we discuss items such as: • Underground and overhead utility service • Automatic transfer switch compared to a manual transfer switch • CH and BR main load centers • Breakers sizes and corresponding wire gauge • Grounding and bonding • EV charging installation options • Solar panel installation options, string inverter and microinverter Eaton provides product and service solutions for new residential construction for single-family and multi-family homes, as well as upgrades and replacements for existing homes. Find a certified electrical contractor that you can trust: https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/products/residential/my-home.html Become an Eaton Certified Contractor Network (ECCN) member: https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/products/residential/eaton-certified-contractor-network.html Thank you for watching one of our many educational videos on the topic of power systems. Schedule a visit to one of Eaton's Power Systems Experience Centers in either Pittsburgh or Houston to learn more! To learn more about Eaton products and our Power Systems Experience Centers: http://eaton.com/experience To view more educational videos from Eaton's Power Systems Experience Centers: http://videos.eaton.com/experience 00:00 Intro 00:55 Utility service type 01:40 Transfer switches 03:20 Main load centers 04:55 Grounding and bonding 06:25 EV charging installation options 07:28 Solar panels installation options #residentialpower #loadcenter #electricity
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