overcurrent protection
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***MINIMUM CIRCUIT AMPACITY (MCA) vs MAXIMUM OVERCURRENT PROTECTION (MOCP)
Oftentimes in the field of electrical construction, we rely on others to provide information in order for us to properly…
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***Sizing Equipment Grounding Conductors for Voltage Drop
The equipment grounding conductor or EGC is an important part of the electrical system. The goal of the EGC is…
Read More » All About Fire Pumps
n most new buildings being built today, building codes will require a fire protection sprinkler system to be installed throughout…
Read More »Why So Many Bonding Jumpers?
In this article we will discuss the different types of bonding jumpers and what they are used for. NEC article…
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Conductor Sizing for Branch Circuits
When sizing conductors, the first things we need to look at are the terminals. We need to look at the…
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The Good, The Bad, and The UGLYs
As professional electricians, we are required to install electrical work per the current NEC edition (as well as any local…
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Fuses or Circuit Breakers: Which one Should I use?
When discussing an overcurrent protection device (OCPD for short), you will often hear people mention a fuse size or circuit…
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