EC&M Asks — Summarizing NEC Art. 430 Requirements

In Episode 32, SME Randy Barnett addresses overcurrent protection, overloads, and sizing conductor requirements for motors.
March 28, 2024

In Episode 32 of “EC&M Asks,” a video series featuring subject matter experts (SMEs) answering reader-submitted questions regarding popular electrical topics, Randy Barnett, a journeyman electrician, inspector, author, trainer, and electrical safety expert, answers motor-related questions sent in from EC&M readers. He addresses the requirements found in NEC Art. 430 regarding sizing conductors, overloads, and overcurrent protection. 

About the Author

Randy Barnett

Randy Barnett

CESCP

Randy Barnett is a master electrician, ICC Commercial Electrical Inspector, NFPA-certified Electrical Safety Compliance Professional and has worked as an electrician and technician in nuclear and coal-fired power plants, government nuclear research facilities, and in industrial maintenance and construction. He is the author of Commercial and Industrial Wiring – American Technical Publishers, numerous articles, and the producer of a monthly Tech Talk video series for EC&M Magazine. Randy provides training and program development services for clients such as, NTT Training, ABB, American Polywater, Socomec, and Schneider Electric. Randy can be reached at www.randybarnett.net.

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