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NEC Article 230, Services

Let’s take a closer look at Article 230 and the NEC 2020 Code changes, which covers service conductors and equipment for control and protection of services.

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Because temporary electrical installations present a special set of hazards, they have their own Article in the NEC code. Read more to learn about how to safely reinstall previously used services, parts, or components in a temporary installation.

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Recruiting Water and Wastewater Operators: Tips for Future Employees

This article discusses why wastewater is a good career choice, what skills and knowledge an operator needs, and how to find your first job in the water/wastewater field. 

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Developing Troubleshooting Skills for HVAC Technicians

Troubleshooting of HVACR systems and equipment can often become a time-consuming, frustrating process. Here are some fundamental concepts that can help anyone become a more proficient troubleshooter.

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The Rebirth of Analog Video Surveillance

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Sizing Equipment Grounding Conductors (EGC) Table 250.122: What’s New in the 2020 NEC?

If you turn to Section 250.122 in your NEC, you find information that has assisted electricians sizing equipment grounding conductors (EGC) for longer than most electricians have even been twisting wire.If you were on the job in 1968, you would have turned to Table 250.95 in your NEC for this information instead of Table 250.122, but the information was essentially the same.In 1968 you also would have found that an ungrounded (hot) branch circuit conductor protected by a 6000-amp overcurrent device required no less than a 1200 kcmil aluminum equipment grounding conductor… assuming you were using an aluminum equipment grounding conductor. That information remained unchanged for 50 years. But as the saying goes, “All good things must come to an end.”

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NEC Article 230, Services

Most Recent

2020 NEC | Article 590, Temporary Installations

Recruiting Water and Wastewater Operators: Tips for Future Employees

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The Rebirth of Analog Video Surveillance

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Sizing Equipment Grounding Conductors (EGC) Table 250.122: What’s New in the 2020 NEC?

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