EBK ELECTRICAL WIRING RESIDENTIAL
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ISBN: 9781337516549
Author: Simmons
Publisher: CENGAGE LEARNING - CONSIGNMENT
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Chapter 2.1, Problem 2R
Refer to the specifications in the back of this text following Chapter 33.
- a. What electrical codes must be conformed to?
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- b. What is the wiring method to be used in the workshop?
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- c. What size conductors are to be used for the lighting branch circuits? ______________________ AWG the small-appliance branch circuits? ______________________ AWG
- d. What section of the specifications tells us the size of the service entrance to be installed for this residence?
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