Courtesy of www.MikeHolt.com. Based on the 2020 NEC. Sizing the feeder or service load for a dwelling isn’t simply a matter of totaling the loads or breaker ratings. The Code recognizes there’s load ...

Note: This article is based on the 2008 NEC. A dwelling unit is a single structure that provides complete and independent living facilities, according to the NEC definition found in Art. 100 (Fig. 1).

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 ...