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 ...

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 ...

If you haven’t seen or heard yet, the 2020 edition of NFPA 70 ®, National Electrical Code ® (NEC ®), is set to hit the shelves this fall. As we at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) are ...

The NEC contains detailed requirements for calculating service and feeder loads in many types of occupancies. Although most of these requirements are found in Art. 220, other rules affecting service ...

Members of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recently concluded discussions on updating Article 220.12 of the NEC (National Electrical Code) to align with a series of energy codes, as ...

You don't need to be an electrician to know the capacity of your home's electrical load. Brush up on some basic knowledge about fuse boxes and service panels that will help you use energy safely and ...