Mike Holt is the owner of Mike Holt Enterprises (www.MikeHolt.com), one of the largest electrical publishers in the United States. He earned a master's degree in the Business Administration Program ...

The American Wire Gauge (AWG) system determines the standard gauge sizes. A higher wire gauge number means the wire is ...

By the end of the course, participants will: Understand key CE Code sections for conductor sizing, ampacity, and protection. Perform accurate calculations for wire, conduit fill, motor, and ...

In practical terms, a continuous load refers to consistently managing current levels to prevent overloading or overheating, which can damage components and create hazards. Electrical professionals ...

John asks this question, concerning the calculation of the size of conductors and rating factors. It has been answered by SELECT (Theme – Cables, Wiring and Wiring Accessories): This Q & A is one of ...

Water is also a conductor despite not being a metal. Some materials, such as wooden corks are good electrical and thermal (heat) insulators. Gases are generally poor electrical conductors.

Electrical current flows easily through a conductor, but does not flow through an insulator. Find out more with BBC Bitesize. For students between the ages of 11 and 14.

As we saw in Part 1, the correct sizing of conductors is more complicated than it appears. One of the reasons is the way temperature affects the resistance of a conductor. Higher temperatures mean ...