Last month, we looked at how to calculate various lighting loads. This month, we'll look at how to calculate receptacle and appliance loads. Let's tackle receptacle loads first. Receptacle loads. A ...

This is part 1 in an ongoing series on HVAC load calculations. The folks at SNIPS have asked me to do a basic how-to article about HVAC Manual J load calculation as that is allegedly a big part of my ...

Note: This article is based on the 2002 NEC. Even if you work with stamped drawings, you'll eventually need to do commercial load calculations in the field or on a licensing exam. The National ...

Contractor University’s Cracking the Code Weekly Show. Using load calculations to identify the proper sized equipment can help build trust with your homeowners and differentiate your business for its ...

The electrical panel, also known as the service panel, is the control center for all the electrical circuitry in a residence. Today’s panels are bigger than earlier versions. They have to be, because ...

Containers offer a shipping method for small businesses that reduces theft, keeps the shipping load traveling together as a unit, and minimizes the likelihood of losing part of the cargo when shipped ...