Many DIY enthusiasts have to contend with electrical wiring eventually in some capacity. The descent into this rabbit hole often begins with the fundamental question: What exactly is a wire gauge, and ...

My first job in the trades was as an electrician’s apprentice doing tasks, such as pulling wire, building light fixtures, and moving scaffolding in grocery store renovations. I moved into HVACR and ...

Did you know that conduits on the rooftops of commercial buildings can run more than 70°F hotter than surrounding temperatures? For example, depending on the height of the conduit above the surface of ...

The term “ampacity” is used hundreds of times throughout the Code and is defined in Art. 100 as “the maximum current, in amperes, that a conductor can carry ...

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