
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 …
High bays hanging from rigid conduit - Electrician Talk
Dec 4, 2024 · My AI NEC assistant tells me this is permissable. Yes, the National Electrical Code (NEC) allows luminaires (light fixtures) to be supported by a chain from a rigid conduit under specific …
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 defines a …
What are appliances and when is a disconnect required?
Nov 8, 2025 · So appliances, as defined by the NEC, are equipment for HVAC, clothes washing, electronics, food, lighting, chemicals, or "similar purposes" which are installed as part of, or in …
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 …
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 …
NEC Requirements for Generators and Standby Power Systems Rule 220.87, Articles 445, 700, 701, and 702
210.8 (F) Outdoor Sauna 2023NEC - Electrician Talk
Nov 9, 2024 · I am mainly looking for opinions here. I feel best leaving GFCI protection installed however in the eyes of the NEC would 210.8 (F) apply since the “outlet” is the heater which is located INSIDE …
Line / load same conduit - Electrician Talk
Mar 2, 2025 · Is it against nec to run line and load in the same conduit to A fused 30 amp disconnect ? Running line and load in the same conduit is generally fine as long as it's rated for the ampacity and …
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. …