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 ...

Boating always involves some amount of risk, which is why following safety precautions is so vital. In general, following those guidelines keeps you safe and allows you and your passengers to enjoy ...

This is part 1 in an ongoing series on HVAC load calculations. The folks at SNIPS have asked me to do a basic how-to article about HVAC Manual J load calculation as that is allegedly a big part of my ...

Let’s take a closer look at the lighting load requirement. The NEC requirements for branch-circuit load calculations are in Art. 220, Part II. These cover three classifications of loads: Lighting ...

What do turf wars, battle lines, and tug of war have in common? They are all being mentioned by people involved in the creation of two rival commercial HVAC load calculation standards, one from the ...

Racking (Edge-Racking) Load Capacity The racking load capacity (also called edge-racking capacity) is the greatest load a pallet can carry when supported only by its outer perimeter (e.g., in ...