Wet Vs. Damp
A spot thats a little moist but not drenched
What is a damp location?
Thin wire used on 15 amp circuits
What is 14 AWG?
An area fully exposed to rain or standing water
What is a wet location
Standard copper wire for 20 amp circuits
What is 12 AWG?
Under a covered porch that gets occasional condensation
What is a damp location?
Bigger than 12 AWG for 30 amp
What is 10 AWG
A vault or manhole below ground level
What is a wet location?
How we know how much current a wire can safely carry
What is ampacity?
The NEC article listing both "wet location" and "damp location" definitions
What is Article 100?
Table where you look up those ampacity numbers
What is 310.15(B)(16)