NH Journeyman Electrician case studies
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The New Hampshire Journeyman Electrician license is issued by the Electricians' Board within the state's Office of Professional Licensure & Certification (OPLC). It sits between apprentice and master in New Hampshire's regulated electrical trades, which also cover master and high/medium voltage electricians. The NH Journeyman Electrician case studies are 5 cases and about 3,124 words.
1Service Replacement With a Plastic Water Service Line
A 1968 single-family dwelling is getting a 200 A overhead service replacement. The service-entrance conductors are 3/0 Cu, and the utility has just replaced the water service line from the main to the house with plastic.
678 words, about 3 min2Nuisance Tripping on a 10 hp Motor Branch Circuit
A 10 hp, 208 V, three-phase continuous-duty motor drives a conveyor in a small shop. The motor nameplate reads 28 A; the supply is 208Y/120 V, and the branch circuit is THHN copper in EMT with 75°C terminations.
608 words, about 3 min3Optional Method Load Calculation for a 200 A Dwelling Service
An 1,800 ft² single-family dwelling is being rewired with a 120/240 V, single-phase service. The owner wants a 200 A service.
625 words, about 3 min42023 NEC Service Upgrade: Emergency Disconnect and SPD
A 1950 one-family dwelling is having its 100 A fuse panel replaced with a 200 A service. The meter socket is on the outside wall, and the new panel is installed indoors about 22 ft from the point of entry, in a finished basement.
612 words, about 3 min5Off-the-Books Garage Panel for a New Hampshire Journeyman
A New Hampshire journeyman electrician who works for a licensed electrical contractor is approached by a homeowner to replace a 60 A subpanel in a detached garage on a weekend for cash. The homeowner says the job is "under $500" and therefore no permit is needed.
601 words, about 3 min