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

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Craig Michaud- Electrical Instructor

Craig Michaud- Electrical Instructor

Күн бұрын

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 Ай бұрын
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!
@AndTodaysProjectIs
@AndTodaysProjectIs 2 күн бұрын
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 күн бұрын
I am very glad I was able to help! Thank you very much I appreciate the support. CM
@awes0mechr1s
@awes0mechr1s Ай бұрын
Everything just clicked. This is so much simpler than the way it's been explained to me before. Thank you
@kevindick7485
@kevindick7485 Жыл бұрын
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 ай бұрын
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 Ай бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
If everyone was like you the world would be a better place.
@BerzerkerGarage
@BerzerkerGarage 3 жыл бұрын
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 күн бұрын
Could not have said that more perfectl! Although I tried in my LONG comment above lol
@TheLucasthatyouknow
@TheLucasthatyouknow 3 жыл бұрын
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 4 ай бұрын
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.
@davidcruz4713
@davidcruz4713 3 жыл бұрын
Your an excellent instructor love how real you are and simple you make things
@patrickstirling5740
@patrickstirling5740 2 жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Amen 2 that !
@bryanvelazquez6899
@bryanvelazquez6899 3 ай бұрын
brother, thank you so much. Finally understand how this works. Testing for state exam tomorrow and this clarified so much!
@daymianhayes2493
@daymianhayes2493 Жыл бұрын
Best voltage drop video on KZfaq
@darvgnomo
@darvgnomo 3 жыл бұрын
Mr. Craig...you explain so well, I just write it. Thanks a lot.
@micahc.8444
@micahc.8444 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@8yerbrain
@8yerbrain 3 жыл бұрын
New subscriber, journeyman electrician...but still have very much to learn. I appreciate you taking the time to put out this info. Very useful.
@XIHyPeRbALLadIX
@XIHyPeRbALLadIX 9 ай бұрын
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.
@torrent7136
@torrent7136 3 жыл бұрын
thank you Sir Craig i'm a huge fan of yours and thank you for your the Voltage drop information to keep us safe
@DaCrunkwizard
@DaCrunkwizard 3 жыл бұрын
Great explanation, I needed more clarification when studying on my own. Thank you for upload.
@TheTrueWalrus96
@TheTrueWalrus96 3 ай бұрын
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 күн бұрын
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!
@jorgecruz4901
@jorgecruz4901 2 жыл бұрын
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
@celticslimjim
@celticslimjim 2 жыл бұрын
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!
@Ninasky79
@Ninasky79 Жыл бұрын
You rock, I'm in my 3rd year and you made this so much easier than my instructor did !!! Ty buddy 👍👍😉
@J5isalive
@J5isalive 2 жыл бұрын
You saved me! Kudos to you brother may god bless you. Keep doing what you do
@nyzyn6000
@nyzyn6000 3 жыл бұрын
Wasnt quite grasping this in school, but this video was a huge help
@solracstudios9578
@solracstudios9578 Жыл бұрын
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!
@manchasteve17
@manchasteve17 Жыл бұрын
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!!!!
@justinstewart2130
@justinstewart2130 Жыл бұрын
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
@skyler2183
@skyler2183 Жыл бұрын
Your videos are so helpful, appreciate ya man 🙏🏼
@austingupton1421
@austingupton1421 2 жыл бұрын
I haven’t done a vd Calc in a while, thanks for a good refresher!
@danielesposito9166
@danielesposito9166 2 жыл бұрын
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
@adamsonntag5755
@adamsonntag5755 3 жыл бұрын
Everything I needed to know in the first minute. Thanks! 😎
@haideral-shahee2656
@haideral-shahee2656 3 жыл бұрын
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 !!!
@Benjaminjackson1616
@Benjaminjackson1616 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice way of teaching i appreciate KZfaq for allowing people like you to help guys like me better understand this topic good job
@joshhuffman1528
@joshhuffman1528 2 жыл бұрын
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!
@carlosgarciaphoto
@carlosgarciaphoto 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I am studying for my electrician licence and this helped me a lot.
@birtbernard
@birtbernard 8 ай бұрын
You explained it so perfectly, Thank You.
@josetrejo591
@josetrejo591 2 жыл бұрын
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
@james77011
@james77011 Жыл бұрын
i love when there are example problems step by step.... thank u
@joeklimisch2938
@joeklimisch2938 6 ай бұрын
Shout out to your vids! You helped my boy Derick pass his masters and now he’s a full time baller
@franciscohernandez5643
@franciscohernandez5643 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial it's really help me... Thank you Mr Craig.
@freddiestewart9233
@freddiestewart9233 3 жыл бұрын
Great Video with great easy to understand information! Thanks for doing a great job!
@juanmendias5397
@juanmendias5397 3 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
Juan nice work passing the test!
@meekinsstevenmeekins
@meekinsstevenmeekins 3 жыл бұрын
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.
@IsraelKero
@IsraelKero 4 ай бұрын
One of the best instructor of all time goat .. would love to have one of your instructor book
@raym292
@raym292 3 жыл бұрын
Dude thank god you have this channel thank you
@faustinoybarra979
@faustinoybarra979 2 жыл бұрын
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.
@freedom_thirtyfive1753
@freedom_thirtyfive1753 3 жыл бұрын
Good videos keep them coming man, you're very good at explain things.
@tommanfredi9289
@tommanfredi9289 7 ай бұрын
You are the best, you make it very easy to understand and remember. Thank you, please keep making more
@xiaoyunchen8232
@xiaoyunchen8232 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for your great teaching! Merry Christmas!
@Manbearpig8596
@Manbearpig8596 Жыл бұрын
Love your videos my man, helping me out so much
@austinjohnson4626
@austinjohnson4626 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks really helps watched all your video's..
@THExBIGxBADxWOLF93
@THExBIGxBADxWOLF93 2 жыл бұрын
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
@EonTide1111
@EonTide1111 6 ай бұрын
Very clear and concise great video
@modallas8034
@modallas8034 5 ай бұрын
Excellent job!!! 👍👍👍
@serafin6485
@serafin6485 5 ай бұрын
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 💪😊👍
@mathman0101
@mathman0101 3 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
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.
@andrewcrossman2165
@andrewcrossman2165 6 ай бұрын
Great video, this saved me a whole chapter of reading ❤️
@albertohing3200
@albertohing3200 2 жыл бұрын
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
@austintittle5046
@austintittle5046 9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for what you do man, super helpful
@ericlarson6470
@ericlarson6470 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, very informative and helpful.
@scottgrafer2222
@scottgrafer2222 2 жыл бұрын
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 жыл бұрын
With your 2kil it's using one way distance?yes Thank you
@kurtheckman8207
@kurtheckman8207 3 жыл бұрын
Craig. Thanks for the video. Well done.
@clarencestokesjr1487
@clarencestokesjr1487 Жыл бұрын
Respect from Virginia. You Sir will help me pass this (blankety-blank) electrical exam. Liked and Subscribed!
@faustinoybarra979
@faustinoybarra979 2 жыл бұрын
I have a midterm for 4th and final IEC year. This will help me in my exam tomorrow. Thanks.
@Telefonuljucaus-bi9gd
@Telefonuljucaus-bi9gd 9 ай бұрын
best explanation ever ! keep doing this !
@robertvillalpando5250
@robertvillalpando5250 2 жыл бұрын
Seen a ✋full of instructors on KZfaq, I find his method of teaching alot better.. Great job
@craigmichaud-electricalins4602
@craigmichaud-electricalins4602 2 жыл бұрын
Wow Thank you very much!! CM
@cmltheproductor5373
@cmltheproductor5373 2 жыл бұрын
Good Video, got a midterm coming up for sure helped
@adamschmidt5604
@adamschmidt5604 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I'm taking my JW test in 4 days. Your video helped me refresh my mind on voltage drop.
@stevestewart3816
@stevestewart3816 3 жыл бұрын
Did you pass
@adamschmidt5604
@adamschmidt5604 3 жыл бұрын
@@stevestewart3816 yes sir.
@gingerpowera1a
@gingerpowera1a 9 ай бұрын
This .was.great! Thank you!
@jamesculotta8997
@jamesculotta8997 Жыл бұрын
Thinks for the help , its been a while from studying this .
@hliz8818
@hliz8818 3 жыл бұрын
Just found you chief.. thank you for what you do. Highly considering the electrical career. Miami, FL
@smittyinfo
@smittyinfo Жыл бұрын
Great content! Thank you for your time.
@melvinmiranda2212
@melvinmiranda2212 3 жыл бұрын
Wow thanks for this very helpful information. It will really help me a lot
@analemma.inflection
@analemma.inflection 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for these excellent videos.
@nobleroofinggeneralcontrac7961
@nobleroofinggeneralcontrac7961 5 ай бұрын
Great instruction! TY
@kamelimoku6025
@kamelimoku6025 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir💯. Great explanation.
@deenibrahime4815
@deenibrahime4815 9 ай бұрын
Very good teacher, keep it that way.
@haideral-shahee2656
@haideral-shahee2656 2 жыл бұрын
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!!
@1sevillaever
@1sevillaever 2 жыл бұрын
Easy to understand and follow.
@miguelvaldez3136
@miguelvaldez3136 Ай бұрын
Well explained...!
@marcoavargas5443
@marcoavargas5443 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video is so helpful. Blessings.
@freddysiordia88
@freddysiordia88 Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir for the knowledge.
@user-qy8iu9he9s
@user-qy8iu9he9s 28 күн бұрын
Excellent.
@justadude8539
@justadude8539 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video!
@ronnwalk9597
@ronnwalk9597 10 ай бұрын
You saved me on this one. I was way over complicating this
@gutterfingers
@gutterfingers 3 жыл бұрын
very good explanation, easy to understand
@RDEnduro
@RDEnduro 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks good revieww and something you can use in field for sure.
@albertomencia8415
@albertomencia8415 2 жыл бұрын
i went back and forward to understand you video GRASIAS bery much i get it.
@freiky26597
@freiky26597 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thks very much my boss
@periklisgewrgiou5327
@periklisgewrgiou5327 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your useful lesson
@rudyalarcon1106
@rudyalarcon1106 3 жыл бұрын
thank you for this video. keep up the good work
@_d4r1o_22
@_d4r1o_22 7 ай бұрын
Love the content!
@grimlockarts8386
@grimlockarts8386 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, this was a useful refresher
@guadarramarichard
@guadarramarichard Жыл бұрын
I passed my journeyman test because of your videos out in Idaho thanks! Got a 75
@craigmichaud-electricalins4602
@craigmichaud-electricalins4602 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations!! That is great I am glad I could help!! CM
@Now_lets_get_this_straight
@Now_lets_get_this_straight Жыл бұрын
Craig, as a homeowner do I use the same calculation for various task? I was wondering if I was supplying enough power for my electric 12amp lawn mower I have plugged into my outside 30 amp house outlet. I’m using 70 ft of #10 wire (30amp fuse) for the outlet. I’m plugging in a 100’ and 50’ #12 extension cord to run the entire length and width of my property. Using your calculation, the #10/distance is fine but the #12 wire has too much voltage drop (7.11) compared to the 3.6 allowed. The mower seems to be running fine but does figuring for panel to panel wiring being the same as my outside house outlet ( being enough for a 20 amp terminal box), would I use the same calculation using a #12 extension cord to run my 12 amp mower @ 150’)?
@n.r.6833
@n.r.6833 2 жыл бұрын
Great content. Helped me a ton!!! Spelling could have been better but we're just simple Elektrisions lol
@LuisPena-mx7lg
@LuisPena-mx7lg Жыл бұрын
Beautiful job sir im new to your channel and i already love it thank you for your channel it help so much
@Lives.2.Ride.
@Lives.2.Ride. 6 ай бұрын
Great video 👍
@muzyshayk8006
@muzyshayk8006 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks From India!❤️💙
@markfjay4168
@markfjay4168 2 жыл бұрын
Great explanation
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