J jbolen Senior Member Dec 2, 2008 #1 I have a copper buss 1 inch by 3/8 in. I know the approx. ampacity is 1000 amp per sq in. WHERE is it located in the NEC.
I have a copper buss 1 inch by 3/8 in. I know the approx. ampacity is 1000 amp per sq in. WHERE is it located in the NEC.
J jim dungar Moderator Staff member Location Wisconsin Occupation PE (Retired) - Power Systems Dec 2, 2008 #2 jbolen said: I have a copper buss 1 inch by 3/8 in. I know the approx. ampacity is 1000 amp per sq in. WHERE is it located in the NEC. Click to expand... This is a design issue, it is not an NEC requirement. Bus bar capacity is affected by heat transfer as well as.
jbolen said: I have a copper buss 1 inch by 3/8 in. I know the approx. ampacity is 1000 amp per sq in. WHERE is it located in the NEC. Click to expand... This is a design issue, it is not an NEC requirement. Bus bar capacity is affected by heat transfer as well as.
B barclayd Senior Member Location Colorado Dec 2, 2008 #3 Check this out. http://www.copper.org/applications/busbar/ampacity/bus_table1.html db
D dcspector Senior Member Location Burke, Virginia Dec 2, 2008 #4 Along with others. Also, you will find 366.23 is where ampacity is mentioned.
