A parallel circuit is way of connecting components on separate branches, so the current can take different routes around the circuit. The current is different in different parts of a parallel circuit.

The distinction between a branch circuit and a feeder can be a source of confusion for many Code users. The first step in eliminating this confusion is to understand that the NEC defines a branch ...

All questions and answers are based on the 2011 NEC. Q. What are the Code rules for identifying circuit conductors? A. The neutral conductor of a branch circuit must be identified in accordance with ...