
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Equipment room receptacle. - Electrician Talk
Jun 27, 2025 · NEC 2020, 210.63 (B) now requires a receptacle outlet in electrical rooms containing panelboards, switchboards, or switchgear. The intent is to ensure there’s a …
Circuits from multiple sources in the same conduit.
Jun 13, 2020 · 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 …
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 …
ground screws - Electrician Talk
Apr 21, 2010 · 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 Also can you use a …
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 …