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Load-Side Grounding Connections
by
W. Creighton Schwan
| July 2004
| under
  • Systems

Picture an electrician installing a load center (technically, a panelboard) on a 120/240V AC system at a location in the building remote from the service location.

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Terminal Markings in a Panelboard and More
by
George W. Flach
| July 2004
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  • Systems

Article 210 Branch Circuits Article 250 Grounding Article 300 Wiring Methods Article 404 Switches Article 408 Switchboards and Panelboards Article 430 Motors, Motor Circuits and Controllers Article 527 Temporary Installations Also mentioned are the General Information for Electrical Equipment Direct

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Circuit Breakers on Delta Circuits, Flexible Metal Conduits and More
by
George W. Flach
| June 2004
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  • Systems

CODE CITATIONS Article 100 Definitions Article 210 Branch Circuit Article 220 Branch Circuit, Feeder and Service Calculations Article 240 Overcurrent Protection Article 250 Grounding Article 310 Conductors for General Wiring Article 334 Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable; Types NM, NMC and NMS Article 404 S

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The Dirt On Ground Rods
by
Chris Rempe
| May 2004
| under
  • Safety

If you’re reading this, chances are you have enjoyed the sense of accomplishment that comes from driving an 8-foot long, mostly steel rod into the earth and connecting a ground wire to it. It’s tough work.

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Number of Conductors in an Outlet Box, Connecting Ground Rods and More
by
George W. Flach
| May 2004
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  • Systems

CODE CITATIONS Article 250 Grounding Article 314 Outlet, Device, Pull and Junction Boxes; Conduit Bodies, Fittings and Manholes Article 430 Motors, Motor Circuits and Controllers Article 440 Air Conditioning and Refrigerating Equipment Article 517 Healthcare Facilities Article 695 Fire Pumps Overcur

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The Ins and Outs of AFCI Protection
by
Mark C. Ode
| May 2004
| under
  • Codes & Standards

The arc-fault circuit-interrupter (AFCI) has been around for three National Electrical Code (NEC) cycles and, with the advent of the new 2005 NEC, will have been present in three editions, although with various changes within each edition.

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Length of Secondary Conductors Without Overcurrent Protection and More
by
George W. Flach
| April 2004
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  • Systems

CODE CITATIONS Article 200 Use and Identification of Grounded Conductors Article 210 Branch Circuits Article 240 Overcurrent Protection Article 300 Wiring Methods Article 334 Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable: Types NM, NMC and NMS Article 362 Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing: Type ENT Article 450 Transformer

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Ground-Fault Protection Systems for Services
by
Mark C. Ode
| April 2004
| under
  • Systems

Ground-fault sensing and relaying equipment is intended for use in power distribution systems rated at 600V maximum and are considered to be equipment protection devices, not personal protection devices.

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A Question of Protection
by
W. Creighton Schwan
| March 2004
| under
  • Codes & Standards

In many conversations with electrical inspectors on the subject of arc-fault circuit-interrupters (AFCIs), I find them variously questioning, doubtful, confused, bewildered and puzzled concerning the application of 210.12.

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Redundant Grounding in Patient Care Areas
March 2004
| under
  • Systems

Redundantly grounding all electrical equipment in a patient care area has provided one of the most critical pieces of a very complex puzzle involving patient protection.

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Abandoned Fire Alarm Cables, Conductor Derating and More
by
George W. Flach
| March 2004
| under
  • Systems

CODE CITATIONS Article 90 Introduction; Article 110 Requirements for Electrical Installations; Article 210 Branch Circuits; Article 220 Branch-Circuit, Feeder and Service Calculations; Article 250 Grounding; Article 300 Wiring Methods; Article 310 Conductors for General Wiring; Article 400 Flexible

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Article 220-Branch Circuit, Feeder and Service Calculations
by
Charles R. Miller
| March 2004
| under
  • Your Business

Cooking Equipment Calculations, Part III 220.19 Electric Ranges and Other Cooking Appliances Article 220 of the National Electrical Code contains specifications for calculating branch-circuit, feeder and service loads.

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Wiring Air Conditioning and More
by
George W. Flach
| February 2004
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  • Systems

CODE CITATIONS Article 210 Branch Circuits Article 250 Grounding Article 300 Wiring Methods Article 310 Conductors for General Wiring Article 334 Nonmetallic Sheathed Cable: Types NM, NMC and NMS Article 422 Appliances Article 518 Places of Assembly Article 700 Emergency Systems Wiring air condition

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Cooking Equipment Calculations, Part II
by
Charles R. Miller
| February 2004
| under
  • Your Business

Specifications for calculating branch-circuit, feeder and service loads are in Article 220 of the National Electrical Code. This article is divided into four parts: I. General, II. Feeders and Services, III. Optional Calculations for Computing Feeder and Service Loads and IV.

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Wall Space in Dwelling Units, Bonding Metal Water and More
by
George W. Flach
| January 2004
| under
  • Codes & Standards

CODE CITATIONS Article 110 Requirements for Electrical Installations Article 210 Branch Circuits Article 250 Grounding Article 310 Conductors for General Wiring Article 314 Outlet, Device, Pull and Junction Boxes; Conduit Bodies; Fittings; and Manholes Article 410 Luminaires (Lighting Fixtures), Lam

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Standby Systems, Part II
by
Mark C. Ode
| December 2003
| under
  • Codes & Standards

This is the conclusion of a two-part article that began in the November issue. This part provides important information for listing and National Electrical Code requirements for installations of emergency, legally required standby and optional standby systems.

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Disconnect for Hot Tubs, GFCIs in Kitchens and Mor
by
George W. Flach
| December 2003
| under
  • Codes & Standards

CODE CITATIONS Article 210 Branch Circuits Article 250 Grounding Article 408 Switchboards and Panelboards Article 430 Motors, Motor Circuits and Controllers Article 680 Swimming Pools, Fountains and Similar Installations Volume One of the 2003 edition of the Fire Resistance Directory published by Un

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Derating Conductors in a Raceway and More
by
George W. Flach
| November 2003
| under
  • Systems

CODE CITATIONS Article 220 Branch-Circuit, Feeder and Service Calculations Article 230 Services Article 240 Overcurrent Protection Article 310 Conductors for General Wiring Article 312 Cabinets, Cutout Boxes and Meter Socket Enclosures Article 404 Switches Article 410 Luminaires (Lighting Fixtures)

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Lubrication Rooms with Pits, Receptacles Above Suspended Ceilings and More
by
George W. Flach
| October 2003
| under
  • Systems

CODE CITATIONS Article 110 Requirements for Electrical Installations Article 230 Services Article 240 Overcurrent Protection Article 250 Grounding Article 310 Conductors for General Wiring Article 400 Flexible Cords and Cables Article 406 Receptacles, Cord Connectors and Attachment Plugs (Caps) Arti

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Disconnect for Ranges, Wiring a Pool Pump Motor and More
by
George W. Flach
| September 2003
| under
  • Your Business

CODE CITATIONS Article 110 Requirements for Electrical Installations Article 250 Grounding Article 334 Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cables: Types NM, NMC and NMS Article 422 Appliances Article 517 Health Care Facilities Article 680 Swimming Pools, Fountains and Similar Installations Grounding a feeder circ

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