Voltage Drop & Motors ZOOM - 5.16.26

This class focuses on motor calculations in order to determine proper conductor sizing for branch circuits and feeder circuits

Instructor: Joan Albert & Derrick Tackett

Location: Zoom

Zoom Info

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CE Hours: 8 towards Annual Continuing Education Reimbursement Check

State Credits: 8hr WA Electrical

Class Dates and Times:

• Saturday 5/16 8am-4:30pm

Fees:

• Local 290 Members: Free
• UA Travelers: $35

Prerequisites:

Needed Materials:

Recommended - NEC Code Book

Class Description:

This class focuses on motor calculations in order to determine proper conductor sizing for branch circuits and feeder circuits. It also teaches how to correctly size an overcurrent device to protect the motor. (Circuit breakers or fuses). The voltage drop portion teaches the voltage drop formulas for determining how much voltage is dropping, what size wire to use in these situations, how far away can a load be connected and how many amps can be connected at certain distances. It is a fun and informative class.

Zoom Tech. Challenges:

It is the responsibility of the member/student taking the class to have the proper resources and be proficient in how to use a computer and navigate Zoom successfully. The use of your microphone and ability to communicate with the instructor is mandatory for attendance and to receive credit for the class.

Class Cancellations: If this class has less than 6 students registered the class may be canceled. If the class is cancelled, you will be notified via email and text. Any fees paid will be refunded to the original payment method.

A Note on State Credits: State Credit will only be earned for courses that have been approved by the state. If a class is approved for credit, it will be noted in the class description. To receive state credit for a class you must attend all hours of the class. Courses are approved by the state for a fixed number of credit hours. These hours cannot be edited when submitting license numbers for credit.