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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Code Watch
Feb 1, 2004,
Spam is Bad. Do you spend half of your time online weeding through hundreds of e-mails that tout everything from debt consolidation to physical augmentation...
