Field Tips
The parts of the trade that do not appear in the code book but decide whether the day goes well. Bending geometry, torque requirements, inspection prep, code navigation, and how to size an EV circuit before you quote the job instead of after.
These are written from the position of someone still working in the field, which mostly means they are organized around the order you actually do things rather than the order a textbook would present them. Where a shortcut exists, it is here. Where a shortcut people use is wrong, that is here too.
Wire and Bolt Torque: What NEC 110.14(D) Actually Requires
The NEC torque requirement in plain English: when a calibrated tool is required, where to find the value, and why inspectors are now writing this up.
Read it →Rough-In Inspection Checklist: 22 Things to Check Before You Call
A 22-point electrical rough-in checklist covering box fill, support, cable protection, grounding, GFCI and AFCI layout, and labeling. Free printable PDF.
Read it →How to Look Up an NEC Section Fast (Without Knowing the Number)
A practical method for finding a code requirement quickly: how the NEC is organized, when to use the index versus the table of contents, and common traps.
Read it →EV Charger Circuit Sizing: What Article 625 Requires
How to size an EV charger circuit: the continuous load rule, service capacity, load management systems, GFCI and disconnect requirements under Article 625.
Read it →Best Electrician Apps in 2026: What Each One Is Actually Good At
An honest comparison of electrician apps for code lookup, calculators and exam prep, including where our own app is the wrong tool for the job.
Read it →Conduit Bending Cheat Sheet: Offsets, Saddles & Kicks
Conduit bending multipliers, shrink values and formulas for offsets, saddles, kicks and 90-degree stubs, for EMT and rigid. Quick field reference.
Read it →The 10 Most Common Electrical Code Violations
The violations inspectors flag most on residential and commercial jobs: missing GFCI, overfilled boxes, bad bonding and more, with the fix for each.
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