Sep 18, 2018
Modern clothes dryers often have a bonding strap in place that connects the metal housing of the dryer to the neutral lug of the cord attachment terminals, in case the installer is using the 3-wire cord method.
Sep 07, 2018
NEC Article 725 is dedicated to specialized circuitry, different from standard power and lighting circuits. The limited power and voltage of these circuits is what makes them a separate and specialized wiring method.
Aug 28, 2018
Let's take a look at what is happening on the other end of that equipment grounding conductor, and what it is that enables this conductor to effectively carry current at such a rate that it will instantaneously trip a circuit-breaker or fuse, in the event of a ground-fault. It is normal to assume that a conductor will carry current, but in the matter of fault-current it is important to know why an equipment grounding conductor is able to do its job.
Aug 22, 2018
The first step to renewing your Alabama HACR license is to determine your expiration date. Alabama Heating, AC, & Refrigeration Contractors are required to complete 4 hours of continuing education every year before December 31st....
Aug 14, 2018
Branch-Circuit Short-Circuit and Ground-Fault Overcurrent Protection is the final article of a four part series. The series is titled “Motor Calculations” and covers the Code and calculations for single general motor applications.
Jul 31, 2018
Reader question about "Grounding VS Bonding Part 1" article
Jul 17, 2018
Portable generators are useful for when temporary or remote power is needed. Knowing when to ground a generator is critical for operator safety.
Jul 02, 2018
This is the third part of a series designed to help explain how to properly calculate motor circuits.
