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Frequently Asked Questions |
| Does PTS Rent Portable Power Distribution Equipment or Portable Safety Lighting Products? |
No, Definitely not. PTS is not a rental company. One of PTS’s markets is the utility / power rental industry. We do not want to compete with our loyal and valuable customers, or in the market they are serving. |
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| Does PTS offer / supply completed cable assemblies (Feeder Cable / Banded Cable / Tails)? |
Yes, PTS has all types of portable power cable assemblies available for immediate shipment in both Type W (portable power) & Type SC (entertainment – stage & lighting), with a wide variety of plugs / connectors that are ready to install when you need it. |
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| What is the difference between Type W Portable Power Cable and Welding Cable? |
“Type W” Portable Power Cable is recognized by the National Electric Code (NEC) as being acceptable for hard or extra hard usage and is permitted for use in Temporary Wiring applications, “Welding Cable” is not. PTS recommends using only UL Listed “Type W” for all Temporary Wiring applications because it is more durable and is approved for a greater range of applications. PTS can supply this type of cable in any length and with various connectors.
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| Is all “Type W” Portable Power Cable “UL Listed”? |
No. There are versions of “Type W” Portable Power Cable available that is not UL Listed, and thus is not permitted for Temporary Wiring applications. PTS uses only “UL Listed” cable in all assemblies, regardless of size or type.
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| Does PTS offer / supply “Cam-Lok” plugs and connectors? |
No, “Cam-Lok” is the trademark / brand name of a single pin type plug and connector. We offer and use on completed cam-type cable assemblies the new “CLS” style cam-type locking single pin plugs and connectors from “Advanced Devices” on all standard products that require this type of connection. These connectors are fast and easy to assemble and disassemble with simple hand tools. They have a NEMA 3R and 4 environmental rating and are both UL and CSA listed (400A / 600V # 6 to # 4/0), and are completely intermatable with all cam-type devices. |
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| Does PTS offer Custom Designed / Built Products? |
Yes, PTS offers a complete line of Standard Products (Portable Power Distribution & Safety Lighting), however we can design and build products to meet your specifications or a specific application. |
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| What is a Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)? |
A GFCI is a fast-acting circuit breaker that senses small imbalances in the circuit caused by current leakage to ground and, in a fraction of a second, shuts of the electricity. The GFCI continually matches the amount of current going to an electrical device against the amount of current returning from the device along the electrical path. Whenever the amount “going” differs from the amount “returning” by approximately 5 milliamps, the GFCI interrupts the electric power within as little as 1/40 of a second.
The GFCI, however does not protect from line-to-line contact hazards (such as a worker holding two “hot” wires or a hot and a neutral wire in each hand). It does protect against the most common form of electrical shock hazard – the ground fault, and it also protects against fires, overheating, and destruction of insulation on wiring. |
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| Do I need GFCI protected outlets? |
Yes, absolutely. As per both the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) all 125 Volt, single phase, 15 -, 20 - and 30 Amp receptacle outlets that are not part of the permanent wiring or structure that are in use by personnel shall have ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection for personnel. |
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| Does PTS have GFCI protected products available? |
PTS does indeed offer a wide range of portable power distribution products and accessories that feature GFCI protection. Regardless of what your application might be, PTS has all of the right GFCI protected products for any temporary power distribution application. These products include : |
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GFCI Distribution Centers |
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Temporary Power Centers |
| What about “nuisance” tripping? |
Tripping of GFCI’s (interrupting current flow) is sometimes caused by wet connectors and tools. It is always a good practice to limit exposure of connectors and tools to excessive moisture by using watertight or sealable connectors (PTS uses plugs and connectors that when used with our matching panel mounted receptacles are rated as Outdoor - NEMA 4X hose-directed water, corrosion resistance). |
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