Today we explore one of the most used Articles: 310 Conductors for General Use.
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Today we cover the first half of Article 305 - Wiring Methods that apply over 1000V AC or 1500V DC.
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Today we cover the first half of Article 300 - Wiring Methods and the fundamental requirements that are common to most installations.
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National Electrical Code Questions and answers - a monthly feature from listener submitted questions to help you get to know the NEC better. This episode focuses on AFCI and GFCI protection, hopefully dispels some myths and gets us on track to correct usage.
AFCI page by NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturer's Association)
AFCI Article in IAEI Magazine
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Surge arrestors are commonplace. But where are they required and what are the different types? Article 242 Overvoltage protection gives all the details.
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The National Electrical Code® Article 250 contains the rules for Grounding and Bonding. This episode in a multi-part series about this article looks at some final considerations for grounding of boxes, receptacles, Dryer and Range connections, DC and High Voltage grounding.
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The National Electrical Code® Article 250 contains the rules for Grounding and Bonding. This episode in a multi-part series about this article looks at the Equipment Grounding Conductor and Table 250.122
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Receptacle Article by Thomas Dimitrovich in IAEI Magazine.
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The National Electrical Code® Article 250 contains the rules for Grounding and Bonding. This second in a multi-part series about this article looks at the structure of Article 250 and the performance requirements that it seeks to meet.
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The National Electrical Code® Article 250 contains the rules for Grounding and Bonding. This second in a multi-part series about this article looks at the structure of Article 250 and the performance requirements that it seeks to meet.
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2023 Code Changes to Chapters 8, 9, and Annexes
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2023 Code Changes to Chapters 6 & 7
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The National Electrical Code® Article 250 contains the rules for Grounding and Bonding. This second in a multi-part series about this article looks at the structure of Article 250 and the performance requirements that it seeks to meet.
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The National Electrical Code® Article 240 contains the basic rules for overcurrent protection but there are many places in the code where additional information is found. This Episode highlights Transformer Overcurrent and Transformer Tap Rules and compares them with the general tap rules in Article 240.
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The National Electrical Code® Article 240 contains the basic rules for overcurrent protection but there are many places in the code where additional information is found. This Episode highlights Feeder Tap Rules that we can apply generally in 240.21(B).
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The National Electrical Code® Article 240 contains the basic rules for overcurrent protection but there are many places in the code where additional information is found. This Episode highlights the other Articles to check based on 240.3.
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The National Electrical Code® Article 240 contains the basic rules for overcurrent protection but there are many places in the code where additional information is found. This Episode highlights the other Articles to check based on 240.3.
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Overcurrent basic rules explained using the National Electrical Code® Article 240. This Episode highlights the main requirements of overcurrent protection that apply generally.
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Incoming power from a utility to buildings and structures explained using the National Electrical Code® Article 230. This Episode highlights the minimum service sizes and a peek at grounding requirements.
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Mike Holt's Grounding Vs Bonding video: https://youtu.be/3vvvv5QVZoA
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Incoming power from a utility to buildings and structures explained using the National Electrical Code® Article 230. This Episode highlights the Service Conductor provisions of Article 230.
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Incoming power from a utility to buildings and structures explained using the National Electrical Code® Article 230. This Episode highlights the equipment provisions of Article 230.
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Incoming power from a utility to buildings and structures explained using the National Electrical Code® Article 230. This is an overview of article 230, along with necessary definitions to understand the rest of the article/
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Outside Branch Circuits and Feeders - Power distribution to other buildings and structures explained using the National Electrical Code® Article 225.
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The 2020 National Electrical Code® is out and there are many changes. This episode highlights changes to Section 210.8 and Article 230 that will cost money. They are important and valid changes, but they will have an effect on the way we do our work, price our jobs, and the equipment we purchase and install.
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Feeders - Power distribution to subpanels explained using the National Electrical Code®. Article 215 is a short article but a powerful tool in the NEC®.
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Article 210 is a diverse set of requirements because all of our installations eventually end up in a branch circuit. This episode focuses mainly on 210.52 and required locations for receptacle outlets, as well as 210.70 Required Lighting Outlets.
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Article 210 is a diverse set of requirements because all of our installations eventually end up in a branch circuit. There is a lot to cover, from which circuits are required, what the current limitations are, the type of electrical protection, and the placement of devices. This episode gives an overview whereas those to follow will dig a bit deeper into specifics.
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Chapter 2 of the NEC® is entitled Wiring and Protection. But much more than that, it lays out a landscape for the electrical installations that can be used to map the requirements for all line voltage conductors and how to electrically protect them. The more you use this mind map, the more of the important things you will remember.
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A small but often misunderstood term in the NEC®. What color is it? Listen and find out why it is not the green wire. What kind of systems are required to be grounded? Article 200 of the National Electrical Code® answers those questions.
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Focus on two of the many items in Article110: Terminations and Clearances. Both are important, not just for NEC® compliance, but in are vital to the longevity of the electrical installation.
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Ever been misunderstood? Bad news on a first date, and when trying to get the green sticker from your friendly neighborhood Electrical Inspector. Understanding and correctly applying definitions keeps you from being red-faced when applying the NEC®.
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If two rules in the National Electrical Code® are in conflict, which one wins out as right? How is this massive book organized? The key to these questions are just a few pages at the outset in Article 90. Understanding it unlocks the structure of the NEC®.
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So, you got your new code book. What now? Introduction to the NEC® and tips on marking and Tabbing as well as a bit of context and history that brought us the National Electrical Code® .
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