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Electrical Publications

Tech Notes

Finding Neutral and Equipment Grounding Wire Interconnections in Building Circuits / Electrical Tech Note — 102 (PDF)

Understanding Electric Motor Nameplates / Electrical Tech Note — 103 (PDF)

Understanding the Construction Code Rules, Part 8 / Electrical Tech Note — 107 (PDF)

Cross Reference from 2003 Michigan Residential Code to the 2002 NEC / Electrical Tech Note — 112 (PDF)

Cross Reference from 2002 NEC to the 2003 Michigan Residential Code / Electrical Tech Note — 114 (PDF)

Electrical Current / Electrical Tech Note — 231(PDF)

Exam

Master Exam Study Guide and Sample Questions
Based on the 2002 NEC, Part 8 of PA 230, and the MRC / Electrical Tech Note — 106 (PDF)

Journey Exam Study Guide and Sample Questions
Based on the 2002 NEC, Part 8 of PA 230, and the 2003 MRC / Electrical Tech Note — 105 (PDF)

Electrical Ordinances
Brochures / Bulletins

Electrical Safety Check Brochure (PDF)

Safe and Effective Electric Fences (PDF)

Standby Power- MSU Extension Bulletin E-2709 September 1999

Electric Fence System Influence on Animal Contact Voltage

Dangers of Total Separation of Equipment Grounds and Neutral (PDF)

Construction Strategies for Minimizing Stray Voltage on Dairy Farms

The Equipotential Plane in New Livestock Facilities (PDF)

Michigan Stray Voltage Protocols (PDF)

Idaho Stray Voltage Rule (PDF)

Protocols and Practices for Stray Voltage Testing (PDF)

On-Farm and Off-Farm Stray Voltage Sources and Pathways (PDF)

Stray Voltage Questions and Answers, 
New 6:96-2M-KMF, File 18.34 (Electric Wiring), 
Extension Bulletin E-2605

A Review of Stray Voltage Research:
Effects on Livestock,New 6:96-2M-KMF, 
File 18.34 (Electric Wiring), Extension Bulletin E-2606

A Review of Stray Voltage Research:
Effects of Electric Voltage / Current on Farm Animals - How to Detect and Remedy Problems
United States Agricultural Research Service, Publication 696

The following documents are also available. Please contact schrand4@msu.edu if you would like a copy. 

  • Understanding Electric Motor Nameplates ,MAEC No. 3 File 18.34, July 1996 
  • Four-Wire Electrical Service for Farm Buildings ,MAEC No. 1 File 18.34, July 1995 
  • Short Duration Electrical Currents and Animal Reactions, A Summary of Research 
  • Milk Sensitivity, A Summary of Research

MIDWEST SERVICE PUBLICATIONS

Provides a listing of current Agricultural Engineering Department information available to extension field staff and the general public.