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Branch Circuit Conductor Sizes: The wiring backbone, part 3
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Welcome back to the discussion on developing a better understanding of the National Electrical Code. This month we will skip ahead a little in Article 210 to discuss how branch circuits are rated and how to decide what size branch circuit needs to be installed. We will also cover how to
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