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Understanding Electrical Wire Color Codes

Ready to cross that electrical project off your to-do list? Understand wiring color codes so you can finish the job safely.
This article discusses many common misunderstandings about the function of the neutral wire and its relation to power problems. The subjects of dedicated lines, phase reversal, isolation transformers, ...
This article discusses many common misunderstandings about the function of the neutral wire and its relation to power problems. The subjects of dedicated lines, phase reversal, isolation transformers, ...
Continuity of the neutral conductor of a multiwire branch circuit must not be interrupted by the removal of a wiring device [Sec. 300.13(B)]. So, splice the neutral wires, and run a pigtail to the ...
All questions and answers are based on the 2011 NEC. Q. Is the service neutral conductor allowed to perform bonding between the meter can and disconnect? A. Yes. Electrical continuity at service ...
Fort McCoy’s Directorate of Public Works (DPW) and Xcel Energy continue to work together to finish the process of changing ...
First, what's a subpanel? In my words, a subpanel is an electrical panel wired downstream from the Service Equipment, which is more commonly known as the main panel. For a lengthy discussion on the ...
Testing your 240V circuit breaker panels is also important to ensure all of the wiring going into the individual breakers has ...