NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) 2023 & Ugly’s Electrical References 2023
Stay code-compliant and work faster in the field with the latest NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC) 2023
and the pocket-size Ugly’s Electrical References 2023. This SEO-optimized page helps
electricians, inspectors, contractors, and engineers quickly find trusted resources for
electrical installation, wiring methods, EV charging, solar PV, energy storage, grounding and bonding, ampacity, conduit fill and more.
NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (NEC), 2023 Edition
The NEC 2023 is the industry’s authoritative electrical safety code for residential, commercial,
and industrial projects. It consolidates requirements for safe design, installation, and inspection to
protect people and property from electrical hazards while supporting modern technologies.
Key NEC 2023 Updates & Coverage
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EV charging systems (Level 1–DC fast charging), solar photovoltaic arrays, and battery energy storage systems (BESS)
- Requirements for smart devices, transfer equipment, surge protection, and service equipment labeling
- Revisions for grounding & bonding, overcurrent protection, and wiring methods
- Improved navigation, cross-references, and usability for faster compliance checks
Who uses NEC 2023? Licensed electricians, electrical inspectors, ECs, engineers, facilities teams, and trade students preparing for exams.
Ugly’s Electrical References, 2023 Edition (Charles R. Miller)
Ugly’s 2023 is the trusted, spiral-bound field reference for
Ohm’s Law, voltage drop, wire sizing, ampacity, conduit fill, motors, transformers, and grounding.
Updated to align with NEC 2023, it delivers quick lookups and clear diagrams to boost speed and accuracy on the job.
Inside Ugly’s 2023
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Formulas & charts: Ohm’s Law, voltage-drop, power, kVA, kW, PF
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Tables: Conductor ampacity, wire size, conduit fill, temperature corrections
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Equipment: Motor FLC, transformer sizing, grounding & bonding references
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Fast field use: Easy-to-read layouts, durable spiral binding, compact size
Perfect for: Apprentices, journeymen, masters, inspectors, maintenance techs, and instructors.
Why This Combo Is the Best Toolkit
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NEC 2023: Complete code compliance for design, installation, and inspection
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Ugly’s 2023: Instant job-site calculations and lookups (wire, conduit, voltage drop)
- Together: Faster estimates, safer installs, fewer callbacks, and confident inspections
Use Cases
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Residential: Service upgrades, EV chargers, rooftop PV, backup power
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Commercial: Panelboards, feeders, lighting, surge protection, data centers
- Industrial:
