Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In essence, the electrical load applies to anything that consumes electricity. In your home, it refers to the amount of energy ...

The electrical panel, also known as the service panel, is the control center for all the electrical circuitry in a residence. Today’s panels are bigger than earlier versions. They have to be, because ...

Feeder and service load calculation requirements can be found in Part III of Art. 220 in the 2014 NEC. As noted in Sec. 220.52(B), "A load of not less than 1,500VA ...

When a circuit is pushed past its limits, it rarely fails politely. It signals trouble through tripped breakers, hot outlets, ...

CHICAGO — With the holiday season in full swing, lights and decorations are appearing on homes and businesses across Chicagoland. But without careful planning, the added electrical load could increase ...

In Part 1, we looked at how to size a branch circuit and walked through a simple example. So if you’re sizing a feeder, why don’t you do it the same way? Except in cases where a feeder is also ...

Leviton Load Center Image used with permission by copyright holder Leviton Smart Circuit Breaker Image used with permission by copyright holder Installing a new load center, commonly called an ...