About this episode

This episode discusses key changes and common confusions regarding the National Electrical Code as it pertains to load calculations and various electrical installations.

In this episode of Master The NEC Podcast, we break down important 2023 NEC and 2026 NEC electrical code topics that every electrician, electrical inspector, plans examiner, contractor, engineer, and code professional should understand. This episode focuses on practical National Electrical Code questions, real-world field applications, and common mistakes made when applying NEC rules in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical installations.We discuss how load calculations changed from Article 220 in the 2023 NEC to Article 120 in the 2026 NEC, including how continuous loads, noncoincident loads, heating and air-conditioning loads, EV charging equipment, grounding, bonding, wet-location raceways, raceway bend limits, conductor ampacity, and detached building feeders should be properly evaluated.Topics covered in this episode include: 2023 NEC Article 220 vs 2026 NEC Article 120 Load Calculations Heating vs Air Conditioning Loads and Noncoincident Load Rules Multiple Air-Conditioning Units and the 125% Largest Motor Rule EV Chargers, EVSE Continuous Loads, and NEC Article 625 2026 NEC Article 624 vs Article 625 for Electric Vehicle Power Transfer Systems Damaged…

People in this episode

Host: Paul W. Abernathy

Topics covered

• National Electrical Code
• Load Calculations
• Electric Vehicle Charging
• Grounding and Bonding
• Raceway Requirements
• Conductor Ampacity

Keywords

• NEC
• load calculations
• air conditioning loads
• EV chargers
• grounding
• raceway bend limits
• conductor requirements

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National Electrical Code, 2023 NEC, 2026 NEC, EVSE

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