The 2026 edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC) now includes 14 AWG Copper-Clad Aluminum (CCA) as an approved conductor for 10-amp branch circuits — a milestone that expands the acceptance of ...
Explanation: NEC 250.66 (B) limits the required conductor to #4 AWG copper. Lupacchino is a senior design engineer with Gaylor Electric, Inc. in Noblesville, Ind. and serves as an alternate on NEC ...
The neutral conductor is typically the grounded conductor connected to the system's neutral point, carrying current under normal operation. Grounding electrode conductors must be connected at ...