another NEC term - Taps

[k2keylargo]

What is a Tap - it is not in the definitions - but table 210.24 gives a wire size for Circuit wires and for Taps.

 

[PEmAGic]

What is a Tap - it is not in the definitions - but table 210.24 gives a wire size for Circuit wires and for Taps.

A tap is a physical connection point on a branch conductor or a feeder. You can tap or connect a conductor on another conductor (branch or feeder) within given limitations given in the code book, branch circuit tap (NEC 1999 210.19D & 210.21A) and feeder tap (NEC 240.21B). A conductor extending from a tap or connection point is called a tap conductor. Table 210.24 is showing the conductor sizes of branch circuit wires and branch circuit tap wires.

See links below with more details on www.Mike Holt.com (NEC guru):

http://www.mikeholt.com/newsletters.php?ac...mp;letterID=478

http://www.mikeholt.com/mojonewsarchive/NE...-I~20040105.htm

Hope this help with your understanding.

Take care.