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 and RMC …
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 XHHW will reach …
Ground rod horizontal in ditch - Electrician Talk
Feb 25, 2025 · Grounding in NEC has become a cruel joke. It’s like tge stupid 25 ohm maximum rule, OR just use 2 rods. Granted the Earth electrode isn’t as critical as they make it out to be, or they would …
The NEC does not define ranges, ovens or cooktops but based on manufacturers usage a range is a unit that has a cooktop and oven built together in one appliance. An oven is just a single or double …
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 electrical conduits. …
GFCI required for EV charging receptacle m - Electrician Talk
Apr 4, 2023 · NEC 2017 625.54 Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnel. All single-phase receptacles installed for the connection of electric vehicle charging that are rated 150 volts to …
ground screws - Electrician Talk
Apr 21, 2010 · Bob Badger said: There is no code to give you, the NEC does not say 'ground screws do not have to be green' the NEC just never requires box grounding screws to be green Yes if it has …
Circuits from multiple sources in the same conduit.
Oct 3, 2025 · Is there any code against having wires from multiple power sources using the same conduit? I know article 300 says your aloud to use the same conduit for different voltages as long as …
80% rule? - Electrician Talk
Apr 2, 2014 · 80% rule applies to continious loads such as motors, lighting or any load expected to be on 3 hours or more. A breaker is rated for 100% of the noncontinious load which may include outlets or …
Article 250.97 Ground Bushing question - Electrician Talk
Dec 27, 2022 · Hi all, I just want to find out when circuits of over 250 volts to ground DONT need ground busing connectors. I know Article 250.97 gives the following exceptions (a) Threadless couplings and …
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