Inexperienced people may sometimes bring mismatched switches and circuits for light fixtures. Since most houses have 20 amp circuits, the common question is, can you use a 15 amp switch on a 20 amp...
Category: Electricals
Wire Size For 100 AMP Service: Aluminum or Copper+Distance Charts
Confused about the wire size for a 100 amp service in your home or commercial space? This detailed guide provides all the answers you need. Learn about wire materials, distance considerations,...
There are different opinions about Romex, so it's tough to distinguish between right and wrong. It's a non-metallic sheathed wire used for common circuit wiring. But can you run Romex in a conduit?...
Every electrical circuit has three main wires: hot, neutral, and ground. Hot and ground reversed means either the wires are swapped or not connected properly. The phenomenon is rare and can be very...
The wire gauge size and ampacity work side by side. You must choose a wire size to determine its amperage capacity. Knowing the wire gauge and its ampacity helps you use it in a proper application....
The wire gauge numbers and their current carrying capacity is very confusing. Only the NEC codes can tell you the gauge wire numbers and their capacity. Today, we will talk about the amperage...