Constantin
Member
- Location
- New Hampshire
- Occupation
- Master Electrician
Hi all
Here is my situation (2023 NEC):
Upgrading from a 200 amp 3 phase service to a 400 amp 3 phase service for a comercial building.
Planning to install a 400 amp meter socket on the side of the building and a 400 amp fused disconnect on the other side of the wall in the basement.
The conduit from the meter socket to the disconnect will be longet than 24".
Do I need to derate the ampacity of the conductors because I have 4 current carying conductors?
According to Table 310.16, 600KCmil copper is rated for 420 Amps at 75 degrees, but if apply the 80% deration rule for 4 conuctors I will need 900 KCmil conductors (520 Amps x0.8=416 Amps).
Is this correct?
And if I install a pull point, like a 24"x24" can and have less than 24" of conduit from the meter socket to the can and from the can to the disconnect, will I avoid complying to the deration rule?
Thanks
Here is my situation (2023 NEC):
Upgrading from a 200 amp 3 phase service to a 400 amp 3 phase service for a comercial building.
Planning to install a 400 amp meter socket on the side of the building and a 400 amp fused disconnect on the other side of the wall in the basement.
The conduit from the meter socket to the disconnect will be longet than 24".
Do I need to derate the ampacity of the conductors because I have 4 current carying conductors?
According to Table 310.16, 600KCmil copper is rated for 420 Amps at 75 degrees, but if apply the 80% deration rule for 4 conuctors I will need 900 KCmil conductors (520 Amps x0.8=416 Amps).
Is this correct?
And if I install a pull point, like a 24"x24" can and have less than 24" of conduit from the meter socket to the can and from the can to the disconnect, will I avoid complying to the deration rule?
Thanks