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Everything you need to know to solve Voltage Drop Calculations!!

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ส.ค. 2024
  • In this video I cover the 2 main ways to calculate voltage drop for an electricians. I dig in and show you how to find PERMITTED Voltage drop and Sizing a conductor in Voltage drop!! These videos are created for my students so I hope these help you.
    Email; sparkyinstructor@gmail.com

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  • @AndTodaysProjectIs
    @AndTodaysProjectIs 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    You saved me from yet another sleepless night trying to figure out which of my contractors is right about my wire size for my generator. Sorry about the other SUPER LONG COMMENT but I thought it would be worth laying out my math showing you how you helped me learn this tonight. I know NOTHING about electricity so this was perfect sir!

    • @craigmichaud-electricalins4602
      @craigmichaud-electricalins4602  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I am very glad I was able to help! Thank you very much I appreciate the support. CM

  • @Wirenutby
    @Wirenutby 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Your video is the best explanation I have seen for voltage drop in my 48 years of experience. Anyone can read all about it, but a video like yours explains it best for future electricians. Good job!

  • @kevindick7485
    @kevindick7485 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I recall an instructor going through this formula many years ago. However in an adult evening class he kind of rushed through it in only a week which was two nights . That was before the internet . Today I am glad teachers like you bring the important topics like this for re-learning to learn . Thanks .

    • @todosmiros8119
      @todosmiros8119 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      exactly!! and I hated that. because of the "know it all" mentality of electricians, a teacher would run through crap and be like, "well I know you guys all know this, so we're just going to run through this really quick, is there anyone that needs to slow down?" REALLY!?!?! like youre REALLY gonnas raise your hand and tell the class that youre gonna slow them the hell down! thats going to ALSO cause unneeded stress upon the guy learning!! I HATED THAT!! HATED!! TOTALLY HATED THAT!!

    • @abi2874
      @abi2874 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      me in class with the same problem as a young adult and teacher rushing thru it haha come on Mills slow down XD

  • @awes0mechr1s
    @awes0mechr1s 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Everything just clicked. This is so much simpler than the way it's been explained to me before. Thank you

  • @BerzerkerGarage
    @BerzerkerGarage 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    WHOLY SH**!!!!!!!! finally a straight forward easy to understand explanation!!!!! I can not thank you enough, I spent 5 hours on my own trying to figure it out. I flew through the rest of my homework in minutes. THANK YOU

    • @AndTodaysProjectIs
      @AndTodaysProjectIs 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Could not have said that more perfectl! Although I tried in my LONG comment above lol

  • @joeyramirez9663
    @joeyramirez9663 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    If everyone was like you the world would be a better place.

  • @TheLucasthatyouknow
    @TheLucasthatyouknow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    As a young one in the trades thank you for what you do. I can only imagine the setup it takes to get these videos out. Keep it up.

  • @patrickstirling5740
    @patrickstirling5740 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    You are the best teacher I have found for my electrical answers! Please keep making them. I value your time and energy doing these on the whiteboard. I have learned more from you than my teachers!!

    • @Ninasky79
      @Ninasky79 ปีที่แล้ว

      Amen 2 that !

  • @AP_Electric89
    @AP_Electric89 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Going for my master's license in 6 days. Thanks for the brush up on voltage drop. "#2 Cooper Conductor"

  • @Tony-ye3pp
    @Tony-ye3pp 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    With out this i would not have passed my test.this is the one thing i had trouble with.it took majority of my points.so glad i ran into your vedio.thanks so much.

  • @bryanvelazquez6899
    @bryanvelazquez6899 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    brother, thank you so much. Finally understand how this works. Testing for state exam tomorrow and this clarified so much!

  • @Mac_993
    @Mac_993 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You’re providing a great service for someone like myself who is just starting the trade. Thank you for taking the time to make these.

  • @TheTrueWalrus96
    @TheTrueWalrus96 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    In its category/ context, This could be THE most helpful video on the internet. Thank you Genuinely SO much. Sincerely appreciate it! Im currently buried in ET school, and you're saving my bacon.

    • @AndTodaysProjectIs
      @AndTodaysProjectIs 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I could not agree more sir! This saved me hundreds of $$$$ on my 160' generator wire run that I am buying in 2 days. Absolutly amazing. $20 tip to this gentleman!

  • @daymianhayes2493
    @daymianhayes2493 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best voltage drop video on TH-cam

  • @Ninasky79
    @Ninasky79 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You rock, I'm in my 3rd year and you made this so much easier than my instructor did !!! Ty buddy 👍👍😉

  • @felixgarcia2898
    @felixgarcia2898 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video Craig. Thank you. You're the best.

  • @justinstewart2130
    @justinstewart2130 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So, im studing for my masters, and its been awhile since i studied for my journeymans, and i dont think that i ever fully understud the whole sizing of wire when voltage drop is given, im using a mike holtz study book and kind of jumping around, i was totally lost on how to calculate until i watched this video not i fully understand, so when i have one of these questions come up ill be thinking about you man, hats off to you, and thanks for helping further my career. God bless

  • @modallas8034
    @modallas8034 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Excellent job!!! 👍👍👍

  • @iqbalkazml7641
    @iqbalkazml7641 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are the best at explaining thanks

  • @meekinsstevenmeekins
    @meekinsstevenmeekins 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    8:49 minute mark "cooper" equals copper. Which is an excellent conductor.Great video and commentary. I'm going with a 25' ft length because of. Thanks.

  • @jamesculotta8997
    @jamesculotta8997 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thinks for the help , its been a while from studying this .

  • @josetrejo591
    @josetrejo591 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks I need to revisit this exercises once in a while so I don't forget , I'm getting old and memory not always good , but on the back of my mind I know there is always someone great electrician helping others Tx

  • @danielesposito9166
    @danielesposito9166 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im a first year apprentice and thiss just helped me finish my Voltage Drop and wire size calculating homework, you are a god sent human

  • @haideral-shahee2656
    @haideral-shahee2656 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would give you 100000000 LIKE for that video!! I am electrician came from overseas. I have been working electrician in the USA for six years. Have SO MUCH difficulty of Decimal. Now,you Craig got me how to Calculate the voltage drop SO EASLY !! THANK YOUUUUUUUUUU!!! Please, upload more videos like that !!!

  • @8yerbrain
    @8yerbrain 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    New subscriber, journeyman electrician...but still have very much to learn. I appreciate you taking the time to put out this info. Very useful.

  • @davidcruz4713
    @davidcruz4713 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your an excellent instructor love how real you are and simple you make things

  • @Benjaminjackson1616
    @Benjaminjackson1616 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very nice way of teaching i appreciate TH-cam for allowing people like you to help guys like me better understand this topic good job

  • @Rico702Vegas
    @Rico702Vegas 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brother you wrote "cooper" twice and "condutor" once. Besides having to watch this on 2x speed, my attention to detail is what saves my life and prevents return trips to anything I've touched. Please pay attention man, Godspeed.

  • @Lives.2.Ride.
    @Lives.2.Ride. 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video 👍

  • @joshhuffman1528
    @joshhuffman1528 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was in class last night and I don't know if I didn't get it or if my teacher was struggling to find a way to teach it but I needed this explanation thank you so much!

  • @IsraelKero
    @IsraelKero 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    One of the best instructor of all time goat .. would love to have one of your instructor book

  • @J5isalive
    @J5isalive 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You saved me! Kudos to you brother may god bless you. Keep doing what you do

  • @tommanfredi9289
    @tommanfredi9289 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are the best, you make it very easy to understand and remember. Thank you, please keep making more

  • @faustinoybarra979
    @faustinoybarra979 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Many thanks Im in class early getting ready to take my midterm exam. This voltage drop video really helped break it down. Please alert me of any electrical videos you have. Thanks.

  • @joeklimisch2938
    @joeklimisch2938 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Shout out to your vids! You helped my boy Derick pass his masters and now he’s a full time baller

  • @mathman0101
    @mathman0101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very nice and clear explanation of voltage drop and wire size calculation.
    In large homes I have a nearly 6000 sq feet. Some of the voltage drops for a 15 amp branch circuit of at least when measured from the ideal circuit analyzer suggests a drop of 9-11percent that’s for the end receptacles on that circuit even though the first receptacle has. Voltage drop of 3.5 percent. I suspect this is a common problem when electricians and construction companies are fitting branch circuits namely that they meet the code for the first receptacle but not all the receptacles. Short of rewiring the circuit is there any external means to bring the voltage up on those end receptacles - most residential equipment could tolerate a drop of that nature but obviously long- term it’s not going to do that equipment any favors.

    • @keithtomlin4649
      @keithtomlin4649 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      In my opinion code should require 20 amp circuits on all as a minimum on plugin recpticals; witch requers a minum 12 gauge wire witch should have less Voltage drop! A 15 amp breaker can't have a wire less than 14 awg but THERE'S nothing in the code that says you can't use 12 gauge or heavier on a 15 amp Breaker. Breakers at least standard breakers job is to protect the wiring not what's connected to it like a lamp pluged in to a plugin recptical, Etcetera, Etcetera.

  • @juanmendias5397
    @juanmendias5397 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Im taking my JM test this week. The way you explain it makes a lot of sense. Thanks. I'm sure this will help a lot during the test

    • @burgie03
      @burgie03 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Juan nice work passing the test!

  • @solracstudios9578
    @solracstudios9578 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Craig, Very good video. I was having an issue with this scenario, but you cleared it up for me. Thank you, very much. Keep up the good work!

  • @albertomencia8415
    @albertomencia8415 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i went back and forward to understand you video GRASIAS bery much i get it.

  • @manchasteve17
    @manchasteve17 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is awesome my teacher didn't explain this to well and I was lost when he explained it. I'm a visual learner and this made it super simple to understand!! I'm taking my journeymen exam soon and this is great great practice!! Thank you so much!!!!

  • @Gravel-79
    @Gravel-79 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you, I'm taking my JW test in 4 days. Your video helped me refresh my mind on voltage drop.

  • @darvgnomo
    @darvgnomo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mr. Craig...you explain so well, I just write it. Thanks a lot.

  • @scottgrafer2222
    @scottgrafer2222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great explanation Craig. I just needed to calculate the conductor size for a shed building that is a total of 320 feet from the supply panel. Want to have a total of ampacity of 50A on a 240V single phase system. I came up with #2 THWN Copper for my conductors. Thanks for the refresher.

    • @redwood1957
      @redwood1957 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      With your 2kil it's using one way distance?yes
      Thank you

  • @austingupton1421
    @austingupton1421 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I haven’t done a vd Calc in a while, thanks for a good refresher!

  • @serafin6485
    @serafin6485 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you very much, I wanted to find this type of information or explanation, and the truth . . . You did open my eyes, because it is very important to learn the electrical calculations to feel that one I truly advancing in the world of the electrical power 💪😊👍

  • @albertohing3200
    @albertohing3200 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I liked watching your video and it reminded me of my electricity classes at the South Florida Institute of Technology in Miami, great career in the United States, thanks for your channel

  • @james77011
    @james77011 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love when there are example problems step by step.... thank u

  • @robertvillalpando5250
    @robertvillalpando5250 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seen a ✋full of instructors on TH-cam, I find his method of teaching alot better..
    Great job

  • @micahc.8444
    @micahc.8444 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very good video Sir. Taking another journeyman test for another state and had to brush up on some stuff I don’t normally use and this was just what I was looking for. Thank you Sir.

  • @jorgecruz4901
    @jorgecruz4901 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very good job Craig, this is the type of videos that I was searching , keep updated us, I will take my test in a few weeks,I definitely will keep watching your videos thank you

  • @birtbernard
    @birtbernard 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You explained it so perfectly, Thank You.

  • @clarencestokesjr1487
    @clarencestokesjr1487 ปีที่แล้ว

    Respect from Virginia. You Sir will help me pass this (blankety-blank) electrical exam. Liked and Subscribed!

  • @faustinoybarra979
    @faustinoybarra979 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a midterm for 4th and final IEC year. This will help me in my exam tomorrow. Thanks.

  • @EonTide1111
    @EonTide1111 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very clear and concise great video

  • @torrent7136
    @torrent7136 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you Sir Craig i'm a huge fan of yours
    and thank you for your the Voltage drop information to keep us safe

  • @freddiestewart9233
    @freddiestewart9233 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great Video with great easy to understand information! Thanks for doing a great job!

  • @skyler2183
    @skyler2183 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your videos are so helpful, appreciate ya man 🙏🏼

  • @LuisPena-mx7lg
    @LuisPena-mx7lg ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful job sir im new to your channel and i already love it thank you for your channel it help so much

  • @carlosgarciaphoto
    @carlosgarciaphoto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks, I am studying for my electrician licence and this helped me a lot.

  • @andrewcrossman2165
    @andrewcrossman2165 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video, this saved me a whole chapter of reading ❤️

  • @guadarramarichard
    @guadarramarichard ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I passed my journeyman test because of your videos out in Idaho thanks! Got a 75

  • @celticslimjim
    @celticslimjim 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you very much. Had a long run out and down to a well pump. Your information helped me size the wire correctly. Many thanks!

  • @cmltheproductor5373
    @cmltheproductor5373 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good Video, got a midterm coming up for sure helped

  • @miguelvaldez3136
    @miguelvaldez3136 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Well explained...!

  • @Manbearpig8596
    @Manbearpig8596 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your videos my man, helping me out so much

  • @adamsonntag5755
    @adamsonntag5755 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Everything I needed to know in the first minute. Thanks! 😎

  • @DaCrunkwizard
    @DaCrunkwizard 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great explanation, I needed more clarification when studying on my own. Thank you for upload.

  • @raym292
    @raym292 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude thank god you have this channel thank you

  • @austinjohnson4626
    @austinjohnson4626 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks really helps watched all your video's..

  • @nyzyn6000
    @nyzyn6000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wasnt quite grasping this in school, but this video was a huge help

  • @ahs9583
    @ahs9583 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You the best brother

  • @nobleroofinggeneralcontrac7961
    @nobleroofinggeneralcontrac7961 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great instruction! TY

  • @jodiegarcia3925
    @jodiegarcia3925 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just wanted too say love the videos great teacher. Today I passed my Tx journeyman

    • @craigmichaud-electricalins4602
      @craigmichaud-electricalins4602  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Congratulations!! What a great achievement!! So happy I could have helped!! Welcome to the Club My friend!! CM

  • @ronnwalk9597
    @ronnwalk9597 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You saved me on this one. I was way over complicating this

  • @tolentinoronald
    @tolentinoronald หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great Video

  • @FranciscoSantiago-ii1tm
    @FranciscoSantiago-ii1tm 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you Sr very helpful 👍

  • @victorvelasquez7656
    @victorvelasquez7656 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    U.R my teacher thank you Mr. Michaud

  • @marcoavargas5443
    @marcoavargas5443 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the video is so helpful. Blessings.

  • @gingerpowera1a
    @gingerpowera1a 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This .was.great!
    Thank you!

  • @THExBIGxBADxWOLF93
    @THExBIGxBADxWOLF93 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video thank you so much!!!!! Ed specially the voltage permitted I always used 3 percent didn’t know bigger voltage bigger voltage drop potential

  • @user-qy8iu9he9s
    @user-qy8iu9he9s 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Excellent.

  • @1sevillaever
    @1sevillaever 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Easy to understand and follow.

  • @austintittle5046
    @austintittle5046 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you so much for what you do man, super helpful

  • @smittyinfo
    @smittyinfo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great content! Thank you for your time.

  • @_d4r1o_22
    @_d4r1o_22 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the content!

  • @Telefonuljucaus-bi9gd
    @Telefonuljucaus-bi9gd ปีที่แล้ว

    best explanation ever ! keep doing this !

  • @freiky26597
    @freiky26597 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video. Thks very much my boss

  • @periklisgewrgiou5327
    @periklisgewrgiou5327 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for your useful lesson

  • @deenibrahime4815
    @deenibrahime4815 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good teacher, keep it that way.

  • @franciscohernandez5643
    @franciscohernandez5643 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent tutorial it's really help me... Thank you Mr Craig.

  • @hliz8818
    @hliz8818 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just found you chief.. thank you for what you do. Highly considering the electrical career. Miami, FL

  • @freddysiordia88
    @freddysiordia88 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you sir for the knowledge.

  • @justadude8539
    @justadude8539 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for this video!

  • @okumumichael5254
    @okumumichael5254 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Kindly put a video of how to calculate voltage drop when given the size of wire,the distance between the wire,current and the resistance .please!

  • @haideral-shahee2656
    @haideral-shahee2656 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Craig. I am admiring your classes!!! THASNK YOU!! I would like to discuss or make class(s) as playlist for if we have a bit on a new Construction "House" single or two history . What we have/should do to calculate all we need from the Service conductors, feeder conductors,.how many outlets we need, including calculations of voltage drops ,appliance, etc. Please make that kid that Video. Thank you!!

  • @n.r.6833
    @n.r.6833 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great content. Helped me a ton!!! Spelling could have been better but we're just simple Elektrisions lol

  • @Als4259
    @Als4259 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I suscribbed and 👍🏼 thank you sir god bless you.

  • @kurtheckman8207
    @kurtheckman8207 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Craig. Thanks for the video. Well done.

  • @ericlarson6470
    @ericlarson6470 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, very informative and helpful.

  • @melvinmiranda2212
    @melvinmiranda2212 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow thanks for this very helpful information. It will really help me a lot