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Ron Robertson

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I can answer questions regarding: Code, services, feeders, branch circuits, transformers,overcurrent protection, basic motors and motor conrol, load and voltage drop calculations, troubleshooting. I will not answer questions on advanced motor control, logic controllers, and questions which are typically engineering functions: short circuit current calcs, power factor correction, etc.

Experience

Licensed electrician since 1968. Owner-Robertson Electric Company, residential/commercial contractor. Certified by International Association of Electrical Inspectors for residential and general code enforcement inspection, and plans review for compliance. Owner, FPN,Inc., providing electrical inspection for compliance for small municipalities; former Chiel Electrical Inspector, Village of Libertyville, IL; former licensed commercial electrical inspector, State of Wisconsin; Instructor for 3rd and 4th year apprentices, Associated Builders and Contractors, Northern Illinois Chapter.

Education/Credentials
4 years H.S., 2 years college, IAEI certified inspector; certified instructor, National Center for Construction Education and Research.

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