Eaton PSEC wire display

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Explore the practical side of electrical wiring with Eaton’s Power Systems Experience Center wire display. This video breaks down key aspects, from determining wire sizes based on current draw to navigating NEC regulations, such as the 125% rating rule for continuous loads. Erik Hurd, Eaton Power System Experience Center (PSEC) Senior Engineer and Adam Schmitt, Ferry Electric Commercial Service Electrician, provide a clear explanation of the pros and cons of copper vs. aluminum, especially when dealing with specialty items like EV chargers. Discover the impact of temperature ratings on wire choices and the convenience of pre-made cables versus single conductors. They also discuss Thermoplastic High Heat-resistant Nylon-coated (THHN) wire, diesel locomotive cable (DLO), and SO cord. SO cord is a cable assembly that has great versality because of the protection from elements such as oil and water. They also touch on how commercial buildings use conductors in metal clad cable compared to uses non-metallic cable used in residential applications. Non-metallic cable is commonly referred to as “Romex” for one of the more common brand names. Learn more about a residential power system: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrqCIJvw8AM For any electrical industry professional, this video provides valuable insights into the nuances of electrical wiring. Equip yourself with practical knowledge for a range of scenarios, from residential to industrial setups with a straightforward exploration of the essentials that define effective electrical installations. Thank you for watching one of our many educational videos on the topic of power systems. Schedule a visit to one of Eaton's Power Systems Experience Centers in either Pittsburgh or Houston to learn more! To learn more about Eaton products and our Power Systems Experience Centers: http://eaton.com/experience To view more educational videos from Eaton's Power Systems Experience Centers: http://videos.eaton.com/experience Chapters 00:00 Opening 00:45 – How do we figure out what wire we need? 01:00 NEC 215.2(A)(1) - Minimum Rating and Size 01:07 Difference between running copper versus aluminum? 01:40 Installation Example 01:57 90 deg vs 75 deg - Allowable Ampacities of Conductors 02:17 Premade cables vs Single conductors 02:40 Why is there three wires in that 12/2? 03:00 Colors codes for installation 03:28 Low Voltage vs Medium Voltage cable #wiredisplay #electricalwiring #powersystem