
Understanding the 75°C vs 90°C column in Ampacity Table...
May 5, 2025 · The columns indicate how much amperage is required to raise the temperature of that size conductor to that column's temperature under standardized conditions. So a 2/0 …
NEC says MC & EMT can be unstrapped when run through...
Jun 25, 2022 · Can I get some verification that I'm interpreting NEC correctly here? I'm not asking what's the best practice. I'm asking on the proper interpretation of the code. I've gotten in …
Table 300.5 interpretation - Electrician Talk
Oct 16, 2023 · For a given column of Table 300.5 ("minimum cover requirements") there is a potential overlap of the various rows. The one that concerns me at present is Column 2 (IMC …
Gas station wiring requirements - Electrician Talk
Apr 13, 2023 · NEC 2017 514.8 Underground Wiring. ENHANCED CONTENT Fuel spilled in the vicinity of gasoline dispensers seeps into the ground and could migrate into underground …
NEC Article about mixed voltages in conduit - Electrician Talk
Jul 8, 2017 · NEC Article about mixed voltages in conduit Jump to Latest 26K views 11 replies 8 participants last post by wildleg Jul 9, 2017 G
NEC 334.30 Securement Requirements for NM Cable Fished...
Jan 24, 2023 · I know 334.30(B)(1) (quoted below) has been discussed here before, but I haven't seen a satisfying answer to my particular question. I recently had a discussion with an …
Branch circuits The distinction between a branch circuit and a feeder can be a source of confusion for the Code user. The first step in eliminating this confusion is to understand that the NEC …
Is there a Resistivity of Conductors (K) chart in the NEC?
Sep 15, 2010 · The K factor isn't specifically stated in the NEC, but wire sizes and their circular mils and resistance are. Using these, you can derive it from the tables in the NEC. For …
Understanding NEC 2020 and disconnects required - Electrician Talk
May 13, 2021 · Understanding NEC 2020 and disconnects required Jump to Latest 13K views 9 replies 4 participants last post by magicone2571 May 14, 2021 M
Receptacle facing up prohibited? - Electrician Talk
Jun 3, 2020 · Is there anything in the NEC prohibiting a receptacle from being installed face up? For example, a single outlet in a surface mounted box screwed to the floor of a cabinet with a …