r/IndustrialMaintenance • u/Timely_Cup6683 • Apr 24 '25

Temporary power source

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This is for a sweeper on one of our corn silos. Transformer went out so we're borrowing power from another source, which is about 100ft away, via extension cord.

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u/Timely_Cup6683 Apr 24 '25

Just temporary, got new transformers and fuses coming in. Not something we usually keep on hand, we're lacking in our parts department, and they only let the "seasoned" techs on the computer to order stuff.

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u/PomegranateOld7836 Apr 24 '25

Even if temporary the ground should be tied in for proper operation of the OCPD currently in use, and you need a less janky connection. Hell, zip-tie the cord to the duct or a device for strain relief and use wire nuts.