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  1. 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 …

  2. 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 …

  3. 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, …

  4. 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 …

  5. 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 …

  6. GFCI required for EV charging receptacle m - Electrician Talk

    Apr 4, 2023 · NEC 2017 625.54 Ground-Fault Circuit-Interrupter Protection for Personnel. All single-phase receptacles installed for the connection of electric vehicle charging that are rated …

  7. ground screws - Electrician Talk

    Apr 21, 2010 · Bob Badger said: 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 …

  8. 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 …

  9. 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 …

  10. Article 250.97 Ground Bushing question - Electrician Talk

    Dec 27, 2022 · Hi all, I just want to find out when circuits of over 250 volts to ground DONT need ground busing connectors. I know Article 250.97 gives the following exceptions (a) Threadless …