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  1. 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 …

  2. 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 …

  3. EMT Fittings for Damp Locations. - Electrician Talk

    Jan 4, 2025 · Here’s 2023 NEC Same wording. I included the Enhanced Content 225.22 Raceways on Exterior Surfaces of Buildings or Other Structures. Raceways on exteriors of buildings or other …

  4. Understanding NEC 2020 and disconnects required - Electrician Talk

    May 13, 2021 · Understanding NEC 2020 and disconnects required Jump to Latest 13K views 9 replies 4 participants last post by magicone2571 May 14, 2021 M

  5. 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 …

  6. Continuous Load: what is "maximum current" | Electrician Talk

    From the 2023 NEC. Article 100 Definition: Continuous Load: A load where the maximum current is expected to continue for 3 hours or more. 210.20(A) Continuous and Noncontinuous Loads. "Where …

  7. 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 …

  8. NEC Requirements for Generators and Standby Power Systems Rule 220.87, Articles 445, 700, 701, and 702

  9. 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 …

  10. 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 …