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Jan 27, 2026
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What does the National Electrical Code specify for sizing breakers on continuous 120V loads?

The requires for to be sized so they can carry the noncontinuous load plus 125% of any continuous load, where “continuous” means currents expected to run for three hours or more (Art. 100 and 210.20(A...

Nov 12, 2025
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Where in the NEC does it allow for using a total ampacity for four conductors in paraell as opposed to using the total circular mill area of all four paraell conductors together

The National Electrical Code permits using the summed ampacities of individual conductors run in parallel to determine the ampacity of the parallel set when the conductors meet the NEC’s parallel‑cond...

Feb 5, 2026

can a duplex have electrical services in two separate locations in washington state if a fire wall seperates the two units

Yes — ’s rules and model codes allow separate electrical services for dwelling units where the building is treated as separated by an approved , but the practical answer depends on meeting specific co...

Feb 3, 2026

How is ampacity calculated for multiple parallel conductors in NEC?

Multiple parallel conductors are permitted by the only under specific conditions and their combined is determined by applying the standard single‑conductor ampacity from NEC tables, then applying temp...

Jan 18, 2026

How do federal HUD and state/local codes regulate aluminum wiring in mobile/manufactured homes compared with site-built homes?

The federal HUD Code forbids aluminum conductors for branch-circuit wiring in manufactured (mobile) homes while allowing certain aluminum service cables and deferring to an older NEC edition for manuf...

Nov 24, 2025

In washington state is 1350 series aluminum wire is prohibited for general use in new construction

Washington State regulations do not appear in the provided sources to contain a blanket prohibition specifically naming "1350 series" aluminum wire for all general new-construction uses; the search re...

Oct 13, 2025

Is a coaxial cable in pvc conduit for a solar system permitted to be buried less than 18 inches

Executive Summary A straight reading of the available materials shows ; local rules and the National Electrical Code (NEC) drive the minimum depth. The evidence points to common practice and NEC guida...