Electrical Construction & Maintenance

NEMA Publishes Electrical and Electronic FEP Insulated High Temperature Hook-Up Wire, Types KT, K, and KK Standard

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published ANSI/NEMA HP 4-2012, "Electrical and Electronic (Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene) FEP Insulated High Temperature Hook-Up Wire, Types ...
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12 Types Of Wire Nuts And Connectors (And What They're Used For)

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Connecting wires have become a facet of everyday life, and humans have developed tons of ways to do it. Many of today's cables have connectors ...
Electrical Construction & Maintenance

Stumped by the Code? Types of Equipment Grounding Conductors Allowed by the NEC

All questions and answers are based on the 2011 NEC. Q. What types of equipment grounding conductors does the NEC allow? A. An equipment grounding conductor can be any one or a combination of the ...
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Recommended cable types for short outdoor underground conduit

I'm assuming Cat5e and RG6 are fine within a home, but some extra care needs to be taken when venturing outdoors. Basically, what are the recommendations/best practices for dealing with A) water ...