branch circuits and feeders in same gutter

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I have a 480v panel feeding 2 208v panels thru 2 separate transformers the 208 panels are side by side and in a very tight spot, so the easiest thing for me to do is to put a 3'x8"x8" gutter above both of the panels. what i'm trying to do is run the 2 feeder conduits to the gutter and then in to the panels plus the branch circuits conduits to do the same so that i can just use it as a pull box but i'm not sure if i'm breaking any code rules.
hope somebody can take me in the right path.
 
Nothing in the NEC prohibits a feeder and branch circuit sharing a raceway.
Pay attention to 210.5 and, if applicable, to 200.6(D)
 
blackchevy said:
I have a 480v panel feeding 2 208v panels thru 2 separate transformers the 208 panels are side by side and in a very tight spot, so the easiest thing for me to do is to put a 3'x8"x8" gutter above both of the panels. what i'm trying to do is run the 2 feeder conduits to the gutter and then in to the panels plus the branch circuits conduits to do the same so that i can just use it as a pull box but i'm not sure if i'm breaking any code rules.
hope somebody can take me in the right path.
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Sure you can install them in the same raceway, 24/7.....just not on Sundays and Federal Holidays...lol
 
iwire said:
Not prohibited however the derating required when mixing feeders with branch circuits can make it a poor choice.
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If derating is required. 366.22(A) only requires ampacity adjustments if the number of current carrying conductors exceeds 30.
 
kwired said:
If derating is required. 366.22(A) only requires ampacity adjustments if the number of current carrying conductors exceeds 30.
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Of course, and if the raceways connecting it to the panel are less than 24" or less than 10% of the circuit length or .. or .. or .. etc.

But my comment still stands.
 
iwire said:
Of course, and if the raceways connecting it to the panel are less than 24" or less than 10% of the circuit length or .. or .. or .. etc.

But my comment still stands.
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Just wanted OP to know what he may be up against, or point out that he may not have a deration issue.
 
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