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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. 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 …

  5. Orange, Brown and Yellow Conductor Colors - Electrician Talk

    Nov 7, 2024 · The NEC requirements for marking color, are only for grounded and grounding conductors. The consensus here, least where I live, is 480v 3p Brown Orange Yellow. 277v is …

  6. 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 …

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

  8. 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 …

  9. Rule of six disconnects - Electrician Talk

    Dec 1, 2020 · Service disconnects are limited to 6 switches or sets of circuit breakers. 2017 NEC 230.71 (A). Probably same for 2020. They sell 42 space main lug panels for use as sub panels with NO …

  10. 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 …