branch circuit sizing for multiple continious duty motors

Genepires

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I think i know answer but just checking with the smartest folks. If I size branch circuit conductors for a system with 4 continuous motors according to NEC430.24 i use the table based FLA with but there is no comment on the 125% for continuous duty. there is comment for sizing conductors for single motor.


Take 125% of the FLC of the highest-rated motor.

Add the FLC of all other motors on the same phase.

Add 100% of any non-continuous non-motor loads and 125% of any continuous non-motor loads on the same feeder.

The sum of these values is the minimum ampacity your conductors must handle

I am thinking that I still need to use the 125% for all 4 motors and add the appropriate non motor loads.

thanks y'all!
 
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