travis3710
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I here alot of electricians say you can only place 80%load on the rating of breaker.If the load is non continuous then the load can be at 100% I think.Continuous being 3 hours or more.
you are correct.If the load is non continuous then the load can be at 100% I think
210.23(A)(1) & (2) is only about the connected loads not the entire circuit.Originally posted by GG:
Wouldnt you have to consider 210.23(A)(1) & (2) or are you refering to a load that would not fall in the category of 210.23(A)(1) & (2)? Thanks.
This would only apply to a multi outlet circuit. A circuit with a single receptacle can be loaded up to 100% of its maximum rating. See 210.23210.23(A)(1) for example limits one cord and plug connected equipment to 80% of the branch circuit.
Originally posted by iwire:
And just how would a HO know about this rule?Originally posted by GG:
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So on a 20 amp receptacle circuit you could plug a 16 amp heater in along with a 4 amp TV.
Besides, TVs are continuous loads, seeing as they are on for 3 or more hours continuously. Think super bowl sunday.