What are temporary survey markings?
Pink indicates temporary survey markings. When a land surveyor visits to precisely draw the exact lines between adjoining properties, he or she will mark the ground in pink. This indicates the legal boundaries affecting the project. Red is the color for electrical equipment. Red means “Be careful!”
How deep are underground gas lines?
As a result, the depth values of gas lines allowed depends on the state or county where the lines are buried. On average, main gas lines are usually found at least 24 inches deep, while service lines are usually 18 inches deep.
How deep are electric lines?
Some low voltage underground circuits could be as shallow as 18 inches, while most higher voltage circuits will be deeper than 24 inches. If there are underground electrical circuits on your property, pay attention to where they are located.
Does Dig Safe locate water lines?
Dig Safe does not mark underground facilities. You must contact a member utility via Dig Safe, or a private locating service directly, to request that underground lines be identified. Dig Safe member utilities may only mark lines they own or maintain.
What length should painted locate marks be?
Marks in the appropriate color are approximately 12”-18” long and 1”wide, spaced approximately 4 ft – 50 ft apart. 2. The marks should include an indication of the owner of a facility indicated by initials or by name in letters, on flags or by painting.
How can you tell if a lamp is new or old?
Check if the cord is covered in cloth or cotton and if the plug is open at the end with the screws showing. This should indicate that the wires and the plug are old. If the wiring looks new, the previous owner could have replaced it.
What kind of lamp can I sell for replacement?
Below are some of the most common types of antique lamps that we sell replacement shades and parts for here in our website. Perhaps this will also help you identify your lamp and find out more information.
What kind of base does an antique lamp use?
An antique bronze base would reveal a golden brass color if scraped using a fingernail or a metal screwdriver. If it shows a reddish gleam, it is most likely copper.
What do the markings on a transformer mean?
Re: Transformer markings Without a manufacturers datasheet you can only make an inspired guess, especially when it comes to switched mode transformers. As a rough guide the bigger the core and/or the thicker the winding on the secondary the higher the deliverable current.
What do the markings on a lamp mean?
There are letters, numbers and symbols on the lens or housing that indicate various aspects of the lamp’s function and performance. The North American SAE and rest-of-world ECE regulations indicate the various functions with different markings. The two systems use some of the same markings for different functions. ECE/EEC Device Function Markings:
How can you tell if a lamp is an antique?
An antique bronze base would reveal a golden brass color if scraped using a fingernail or a metal screwdriver. If it shows a reddish gleam, it is most likely copper. Most manufacturers also place nameplates, stamps or a sticker at the bottom of the lamp.
What’s the marking system on a Tiffany lamp?
Tiffany’s marking system, cut or etched into the base of the lamp, changed over the years and is easy to copy. Before you purchase the lamp, bring it to get appraised by an expert who has years of experience dealing with Tiffany lamps.
How to determine the year a table lamp was manufactured?
Table lamps made by renowned designers usually have a date stamp, a product number or the manufacturer’s name listed on them somewhere. By determining the year a table lamp was manufactured, you can learn a lot of information that can help you discover its value or find any replacement parts needed.
