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What is the best approach for running romex beyond ten feet within an attic space using temp.factors.Do I quess how hot it may be on a given day or is there a set number to use or just don't worry about it.[location is new jersey]Thanks
 
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#14 and #12 NM is already derated. What size is your NM? You have to derate if you bundle NM, but again #14 and #12 are already derated.
 
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NM cable is derated from the 90 deg C rating, but can not be operated above the 60 deg C rating after final adjustment for temp or bundling.

AWWT: "#14 and #12 NM is already derated". I am not sure what you mean by this. Can you explain?
 
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Doing the math on 14 12 AWG, I can't see ampacity adjustment being an issue until the ambient temparature exceeds 140 degrees, F. That is, unless you have to adjust ampacity for bundling in addition to ambient temperature. :)
 
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What is the ampacity of 500 kcmil TW, at 132 degrees F. ambient?

[ May 10, 2004, 11:17 PM: Message edited by: bennie ]
 
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Modern NM is 90C, but you cannot use 90C rating for ampacity. At 90C they could take more amperage, but it's derated automatically off the top.
 
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