Articles about electrical code
Upgrading Electrical Wiring for Home Buyer Safety
How to Upgrade the Home Electrical Wiring: Electrical Upgrades to Make Before Selling a Home, Electrical Codes and Wiring Upgrades.
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What is the Electric Code for Installing a 220volt Receptacle
How high should a 220volt receptacle box be above the floor? Examples where 220volt receptacles are installed in specific applications and the NEC Code.
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Adding a Conduit to a Main Panel
On a main panel for residential application would I need a Meyers hub when drilling my own hole in the side? It will be above a concentric knockout, and used for solar instillation.
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What Size Wire for a House Electrical Panel
What size wire should I use? Long Distance Underground Electrical Services Require Considerations
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How Should I Label Electric Service and Distribution Panels
How should I label the Main Meter Service Panel and the Service Distribution Panel with all the breakers for the home?
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Installing an Outlet in the Ceiling of a Building
We have been installing 110v receptacles in above grid locations. My question is in regards to above ceiling electrical outlets in plenum non-plenum ceilings.
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Installing Underground Wiring for a Shed
How is Underground Wiring Installed for a Shed? The Process of Installing Electrical Wiring to a Shed
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Generator Transfer Switch Using Circuit Breakers
Can You Make a Generator Transfer Switch Using Circuit Breakers? How to Use a Circuit Breaker Interlock Kit for a Generator Transfer Switch.
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How to Wire Electrical Circuits for a Kitchen
What are the electrical codes for wiring kitchens? Wiring Electrical Circuits for a Kitchen: The Electrical Codes for Wiring Kitchens.
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How Many Wires are Allowed in a Recessed Light Box
Installing and Wiring Recessed Light Fixtures: NEC 314.16 and Box Fill, What does it mean when a light fixture wire box specifies a maximum number of wires?
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Updating Knob and Tube Wiring for an Older Home
Is it common practice to add new wire with old knob and tube wiring? How to Replace Knob and Tube Wiring, Replacing Old Electrical Wiring, What Areas of the Home to Rewire First.
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Should I Install a GFCI Circuit Breaker or a GFCI Outlet
Can a GFCI circuit breaker take the place of a GFCI Outlet? Would it be considered to meet NEC Code Requirements?
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Does a GFCI Outlet Need to be Grounded?
Does a GFCI Outlet need to be grounded?
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What Size Main Disconnect Breaker in a Sub Panel
Can I use a 100amp main breaker in a 50amp sub panel? Options for a Main Disconnect Breaker in a Sub Panel.
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How Many Receptacles and Lights does the Code Allow
How many receptacles and lights does the code allow per 15 amp circuit? Code Requirements for Wiring Outlets and Lights
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Grounding a Panel in a Detached Building
What are the Electrical Codes for the Grounding System of a Sub Panel in a Detached Building?
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