Electrical Wiring Residential
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ISBN: 9781285170954
Author: Ray C. Mullin, Phil Simmons
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 27, Problem 45R
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Mention the section of the NEC Code that prohibits the use of sheet metal screws to attach the grounding conductor.
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To testing installation of grounds, the usual procedure is to connect one lead of the megohmmeter to one of the conductors, then the other lead is___.
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QUESTION 44
Metal wireways are sheet metal troughs with _____ for housing and protecting electric conductors and cable.
a.
none of these
b.
a or b
c.
removable covers
d.
hinged covers
Conductors other than service conductors must not be installed in the same____.
A. Service raceway B. Service cable
C. Enclosure D. A or B
Chapter 27 Solutions
Electrical Wiring Residential
Ch. 27 - Define the Service Point. ______________Ch. 27 - Define service-drop conductors.Ch. 27 - Prob. 3RCh. 27 - a. The service head must be located (above)...Ch. 27 - Prob. 5RCh. 27 - When a conduit is extended through a roof, must it...Ch. 27 - a. What size and type of conductors are installed...Ch. 27 - How and where is the grounding electrode conductor...Ch. 27 - What are the minimum distances or clearances for...Ch. 27 - What are the minimum size ungrounded conductors...
Ch. 27 - What is the minimum size copper grounding...Ch. 27 - What is the recommended height of a meter socket...Ch. 27 - Prob. 13RCh. 27 - Prob. 14RCh. 27 - Prob. 15RCh. 27 - Prob. 16RCh. 27 - Prob. 17RCh. 27 - Prob. 18RCh. 27 - Prob. 19RCh. 27 - Prob. 20RCh. 27 - Prob. 21RCh. 27 - Prob. 22RCh. 27 - Prob. 23RCh. 27 - Prob. 24RCh. 27 - Prob. 25RCh. 27 - Prob. 26RCh. 27 - Prob. 27RCh. 27 - Prob. 28RCh. 27 - Prob. 29RCh. 27 - Prob. 30RCh. 27 - Prob. 31RCh. 27 - Prob. 32RCh. 27 - Prob. 33RCh. 27 - Prob. 34RCh. 27 - Prob. 35RCh. 27 - Prob. 36RCh. 27 - Prob. 37RCh. 27 - Prob. 38RCh. 27 - Prob. 39RCh. 27 - Prob. 40RCh. 27 - Prob. 42RCh. 27 - Prob. 43RCh. 27 - Prob. 44RCh. 27 - Prob. 45RCh. 27 - Prob. 46RCh. 27 - Prob. 47RCh. 27 - Prob. 48R
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