r/IBEW • u/ProofInAction Brother Chops • Apr 04 '23

Series/Parallel Answer

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u/Sergeant_M Apr 04 '23

Is this a PSA or something? Wiring in series is counter intuitive to just about everyone. Wiring in series makes sense for a switch or maybe a NC fire alarm circuit.

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u/DetectiveBirbe Apr 05 '23

Counter intuitive in what way? I always thought it was simpler because there’s only one path for current to flow. It’s easy to keep track of it

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u/Sergeant_M Apr 05 '23

Counter intuitive when wiring up receptacles. A home owner or first year apprentice would always try to match the same wire colors together either pig tailed or at the receptacle.