Streamlining Electrical Load Calculations
Original Presentation Date: May 27th, 2020
Electrical safety includes proper selection of conduit, wire and breaker sizes based on loads, distance, ambient temperature and other factors. This program walks through a detailed MS Excel worksheet designed to simplify the many factors promulgated in the National Electric Code.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Define the variables that affect electrical load design including voltage, amperage, number of poles, continuous vs. non-continuous operation and other factors.
- Use custom MS Excel worksheets to design electrical circuits and panels.
- Calculate feeder circuit size.
- Evaluate existing main panel to determine if it has the capacity to feed a new subpanel.
If you wish to purchase the MS Excel worksheet demonstrated in this webinar, please enroll in the PREMIUM WEBINAR version of this course, where the worksheet is available as a download.
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