Code Q&A
May 7, 2004, By Mike Holt
The answers to your NEC quandaries...
Code Calculations
May 7, 2004, By Mike Holt, Mike Holt Enterprises, Inc.
The ampacity of a conductor as listed in Table 310.16 is based on the conductor operating at an ambient temperature of 86ºF (30ºC). When the ambient temperature...
Code Quiz
May 7, 2004,
Test your knowledge of the Code...
Code Quandaries
May 1, 2004, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Stumped by the Code?...
Motors, Motor Circuits, and Controllers, Oh My!
May 1, 2004, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Don’t be intimidated by the largest chapter of the NEC...
Motor Calculations Part 2: Feeders
May 1, 2004, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
What’s the correct way to size motor feeders and related overcurrent protection?...
Code Basics
Apr 23, 2004, By Mike Holt
With last year’s blackout still lingering on the minds of many, the use of optional standby power systems is worth a closer look. ...
Code Quiz
Apr 23, 2004,
Test your knowledge of the Code...
Cords and Fixture Wires
Apr 1, 2004, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Correctly applying the requirements of Art. 400 and 402 can prevent serious problems...
Illustrated Catastrophes
Apr 1, 2004, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist
More Code catastrophes...
Code Quandaries
Apr 1, 2004, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
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Motor Calculations Part 1: Motors and Branch-Circuit Conductors
Apr 1, 2004, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Overcurrent and short-circuit protection aren’t the same for motors...
Art. 300: Wiring Methods
Mar 1, 2004, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
After a small engine plant began experiencing severe power quality problems and the subsequent investigation showed the wireways weren't electrically...
Size Does Matter
Mar 1, 2004, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
The NEC requirements for sizing and installing boxes, conduit bodies, and fittings help prevent damage to conductor insulation during installation and...
Illustrated Catastrophes
Mar 1, 2004, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist
As usual, never consider the following commentary associated with these photos as a formal interpretation of the National Electrical Code (NEC). Without...
Appleton offers free Code review guide
Feb 12, 2004,
Guide available in DVD format...
Illustrated Catastrophes
Feb 1, 2004, By Joe Tedesco, NEC Columnist
More Code catastrophes...
Code Basics
Feb 1, 2004, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Art. 240: Overcurrent Protection...
Code Quandaries
Feb 1, 2004, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
Stumped by the Code?...
Code Calculations
Feb 1, 2004, By Mike Holt, NEC Consultant
A Box, is a Box, is a Box, Right?...




























