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 …
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, …
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 …
Understanding NEC 2020 and disconnects required - Electrician Talk
May 13, 2021 · Understanding NEC 2020 and disconnects required 1 reading Jump to Latest 13K views 9 replies 4 participants last post by magicone2571 May 14, 2021
GFCI required for EV charging receptacle m - Electrician Talk
Jul 22, 2025 · Now I'm really confused. I just spoke to one of the electrical inspectors in my city and he said both a dryer 240v outlet and 240v outlet in a garage for EV charging do not have …
What are appliances and when is a disconnect required?
Sep 23, 2023 · 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …