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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 and RMC …

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

  3. 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 …

  4. 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, or they …

  5. Gas station wiring requirements - Electrician Talk

    Apr 13, 2023 · Doing a new gas station/convenience store from ground up. On the dispensers and underground tanks we have our seal offs as first joint on entering classified areas and all rigid …

  6. 334.80 NM cable - Electrician Talk

    Dec 20, 2024 · 334.80 says NM, NMC, and NMS has to use the 60 degree column. What about NM-B? I left my book in the office and do not remember any more than 334.80.

  7. 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 …

  8. 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 include outlets or …

  9. 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 voltages as long as …

  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 couplings and …