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

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  • Опубліковано 14 чер 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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  • @Wirenutby
    @Wirenutby 2 місяці тому +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!

  • @awes0mechr1s
    @awes0mechr1s Місяць тому +3

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

  • @AndTodaysProjectIs
    @AndTodaysProjectIs 13 днів тому +2

    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!

  • @kevindick7485
    @kevindick7485 Рік тому +33

    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 9 місяців тому +4

      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 Місяць тому

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

  • @joeyramirez9663
    @joeyramirez9663 Рік тому +9

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

  • @BerzerkerGarage
    @BerzerkerGarage 3 роки тому +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 13 днів тому

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

  • @bryanvelazquez6899
    @bryanvelazquez6899 3 місяці тому +2

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

  • @TheLucasthatyouknow
    @TheLucasthatyouknow 3 роки тому +53

    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.

  • @Tony-ye3pp
    @Tony-ye3pp 5 місяців тому +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.

  • @daymianhayes2493
    @daymianhayes2493 Рік тому +2

    Best voltage drop video on UA-cam

  • @patrickstirling5740
    @patrickstirling5740 2 роки тому +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!!

  • @XIHyPeRbALLadIX
    @XIHyPeRbALLadIX 9 місяців тому +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 3 місяці тому +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 13 днів тому

      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!

  • @Ninasky79
    @Ninasky79 Рік тому +4

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

  • @jamesculotta8997
    @jamesculotta8997 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @davidcruz4713
    @davidcruz4713 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @modallas8034
    @modallas8034 6 місяців тому +2

    Excellent job!!! 👍👍👍

  • @jorgecruz4901
    @jorgecruz4901 2 роки тому +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

  • @IsraelKero
    @IsraelKero 4 місяці тому +1

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

  • @solracstudios9578
    @solracstudios9578 Рік тому +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!

  • @darvgnomo
    @darvgnomo 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @albertomencia8415
    @albertomencia8415 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @Benjaminjackson1616
    @Benjaminjackson1616 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @haideral-shahee2656
    @haideral-shahee2656 3 роки тому

    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 !!!

  • @micahc.8444
    @micahc.8444 3 роки тому +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.

  • @tommanfredi9289
    @tommanfredi9289 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @justinstewart2130
    @justinstewart2130 Рік тому +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

  • @DaCrunkwizard
    @DaCrunkwizard 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @danielesposito9166
    @danielesposito9166 2 роки тому

    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

  • @joeklimisch2938
    @joeklimisch2938 6 місяців тому

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

  • @freddiestewart9233
    @freddiestewart9233 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @meekinsstevenmeekins
    @meekinsstevenmeekins 3 роки тому +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.

  • @skyler2183
    @skyler2183 Рік тому +2

    Your videos are so helpful, appreciate ya man 🙏🏼

  • @8yerbrain
    @8yerbrain 3 роки тому +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.

  • @torrent7136
    @torrent7136 3 роки тому +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

  • @J5isalive
    @J5isalive 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @celticslimjim
    @celticslimjim 2 роки тому

    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!

  • @manchasteve17
    @manchasteve17 Рік тому +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!!!!

  • @josetrejo591
    @josetrejo591 2 роки тому +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

  • @adamsonntag5755
    @adamsonntag5755 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @xiaoyunchen8232
    @xiaoyunchen8232 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for your great teaching! Merry Christmas!

  • @birtbernard
    @birtbernard 9 місяців тому +1

    You explained it so perfectly, Thank You.

  • @Manbearpig8596
    @Manbearpig8596 Рік тому +1

    Love your videos my man, helping me out so much

  • @juanmendias5397
    @juanmendias5397 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +1

      Juan nice work passing the test!

  • @Telefonuljucaus-bi9gd
    @Telefonuljucaus-bi9gd 10 місяців тому

    best explanation ever ! keep doing this !

  • @nyzyn6000
    @nyzyn6000 3 роки тому

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

  • @james77011
    @james77011 Рік тому

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

  • @franciscohernandez5643
    @franciscohernandez5643 3 роки тому

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

  • @EonTide1111
    @EonTide1111 7 місяців тому +1

    Very clear and concise great video

  • @raym292
    @raym292 3 роки тому +1

    Dude thank god you have this channel thank you

  • @austingupton1421
    @austingupton1421 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @gingerpowera1a
    @gingerpowera1a 9 місяців тому

    This .was.great!
    Thank you!

  • @freedom_thirtyfive1753
    @freedom_thirtyfive1753 3 роки тому

    Good videos keep them coming man, you're very good at explain things.

  • @kurtheckman8207
    @kurtheckman8207 3 роки тому

    Craig. Thanks for the video. Well done.

  • @smittyinfo
    @smittyinfo Рік тому +1

    Great content! Thank you for your time.

  • @deenibrahime4815
    @deenibrahime4815 10 місяців тому

    Very good teacher, keep it that way.

  • @joshhuffman1528
    @joshhuffman1528 2 роки тому +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!

  • @faustinoybarra979
    @faustinoybarra979 2 роки тому +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.

  • @austinjohnson4626
    @austinjohnson4626 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks really helps watched all your video's..

  • @clarencestokesjr1487
    @clarencestokesjr1487 Рік тому

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

  • @nobleroofinggeneralcontrac7961
    @nobleroofinggeneralcontrac7961 6 місяців тому +1

    Great instruction! TY

  • @andrewcrossman2165
    @andrewcrossman2165 6 місяців тому +1

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

  • @ericlarson6470
    @ericlarson6470 2 роки тому

    Thank you, very informative and helpful.

  • @serafin6485
    @serafin6485 5 місяців тому +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 💪😊👍

  • @marcoavargas5443
    @marcoavargas5443 9 місяців тому

    Thanks for the video is so helpful. Blessings.

  • @austintittle5046
    @austintittle5046 9 місяців тому +1

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

  • @Lives.2.Ride.
    @Lives.2.Ride. 7 місяців тому +2

    Great video 👍

  • @1sevillaever
    @1sevillaever 2 роки тому +1

    Easy to understand and follow.

  • @miguelvaldez3136
    @miguelvaldez3136 Місяць тому +1

    Well explained...!

  • @Rico702Vegas
    @Rico702Vegas 3 роки тому +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.

  • @freiky26597
    @freiky26597 2 роки тому

    Excellent video. Thks very much my boss

  • @albertohing3200
    @albertohing3200 2 роки тому +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

  • @cmltheproductor5373
    @cmltheproductor5373 2 роки тому

    Good Video, got a midterm coming up for sure helped

  • @carlosgarciaphoto
    @carlosgarciaphoto 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @justadude8539
    @justadude8539 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this video!

  • @analemma.inflection
    @analemma.inflection 2 роки тому

    Thank you for these excellent videos.

  • @robertvillalpando5250
    @robertvillalpando5250 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @valt23
    @valt23 3 дні тому +1

    Very informative brother. Thank you

  • @ronnwalk9597
    @ronnwalk9597 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @LuisPena-mx7lg
    @LuisPena-mx7lg Рік тому +1

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

  • @_d4r1o_22
    @_d4r1o_22 8 місяців тому +1

    Love the content!

  • @freddysiordia88
    @freddysiordia88 Рік тому

    Thank you sir for the knowledge.

  • @adamschmidt5604
    @adamschmidt5604 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @mathman0101
    @mathman0101 3 роки тому +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 роки тому

      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.

  • @user-qy8iu9he9s
    @user-qy8iu9he9s Місяць тому +1

    Excellent.

  • @FranciscoSantiago-ii1tm
    @FranciscoSantiago-ii1tm 5 днів тому +1

    Thank you Sr very helpful 👍

  • @hliz8818
    @hliz8818 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @rudyalarcon1106
    @rudyalarcon1106 3 роки тому

    thank you for this video. keep up the good work

  • @kamelimoku6025
    @kamelimoku6025 3 роки тому

    Thank you Sir💯. Great explanation.

  • @periklisgewrgiou5327
    @periklisgewrgiou5327 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for your useful lesson

  • @melvinmiranda2212
    @melvinmiranda2212 3 роки тому

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

  • @THExBIGxBADxWOLF93
    @THExBIGxBADxWOLF93 2 роки тому

    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

  • @RDEnduro
    @RDEnduro 2 роки тому

    Thanks good revieww and something you can use in field for sure.

  • @grimlockarts8386
    @grimlockarts8386 2 роки тому

    Thanks, this was a useful refresher

  • @scottgrafer2222
    @scottgrafer2222 2 роки тому +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 роки тому +2

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

  • @gutterfingers
    @gutterfingers 3 роки тому

    very good explanation, easy to understand

  • @conradopastor4818
    @conradopastor4818 2 роки тому

    you are awesome! thanks!

  • @markfjay4168
    @markfjay4168 2 роки тому

    Great explanation

  • @victorvelasquez7656
    @victorvelasquez7656 2 роки тому

    U.R my teacher thank you Mr. Michaud

  • @jodiegarcia3925
    @jodiegarcia3925 Рік тому +1

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

    • @craigmichaud-electricalins4602
      @craigmichaud-electricalins4602  Рік тому +1

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