If I am running AL aerial cables do I still consult 310.16 for ampacity? Thanks.
A Alwayslearningelec Senior Member Location NJ Occupation Estimator Aug 3, 2010 #1 If I am running AL aerial cables do I still consult 310.16 for ampacity? Thanks.
ron Senior Member Location New York, 40.7514,-73.9925 Aug 3, 2010 #2 I believe that free air ampacity can only be used for single conductors. Is yours a cable or individual conductors? If individual conductors, what spacing is in between the conductors?
I believe that free air ampacity can only be used for single conductors. Is yours a cable or individual conductors? If individual conductors, what spacing is in between the conductors?
Dennis Alwon Moderator Staff member Location Chapel Hill, NC Occupation Retired Electrical Contractor Aug 3, 2010 #3 Look at T310.72 or thereabouts. That particular table is for insulated three conductor alumin. cable in free air
Look at T310.72 or thereabouts. That particular table is for insulated three conductor alumin. cable in free air