Breaker sizing
- Thread starter mannyb
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- Location
- New Jersey
- Occupation
- Journeyman Electrician
Yes as long as the calculated load is 130 amps or less.
Rick 0920
Senior Member
- Location
- Jacksonville, FL
- Occupation
- Electrical Instructor
See 240.4 (B) There are 3 conditions and ALL must be met.
- Location
- New Jersey
- Occupation
- Journeyman Electrician
Are you saying that in the scenario outlined in the OP they are not met or are you providing the actual code reference?
For adjustable trip. Is it saying it needs to have one or not ? I'm not clear on the condition.
- Location
- New Jersey
- Occupation
- Journeyman Electrician
No adjustable trip is not required.
Rick 0920
Senior Member
- Location
- Jacksonville, FL
- Occupation
- Electrical Instructor
Not insinuating anything sir. Just providing the NEC reference.
- Location
- New Jersey
- Occupation
- Journeyman Electrician
Just checking, in thought that maybe I gave him the incorrect answer.
Elect117
Senior Member
- Location
- California
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- Engineer E.E. P.E.
** There are exceptions to being able to round up, like taps.
But yes, what you mentioned sounds okay!
But yes, what you mentioned sounds okay!
If you had, what would that make your lifetime total, two ???Just checking, in thought that maybe I gave him the incorrect answer.
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- New Jersey
- Occupation
- Journeyman Electrician
I know that it's been more than that but that's why I have all of you guys to correct me.If you had, what would that make your lifetime total, two ???
- Location
- Tennessee NEC:2017
- Occupation
- Semi-Retired Electrician
I've had at least two!If you had, what would that make your lifetime total, two ???
Today !I've had at least two!
rc/retired
Senior Member
- Location
- Bellvue, Colorado
- Occupation
- Master Electrician/Inspector retired
Make no mistake, I keep track of ALL the mistakes moderators post on line!I know that it's been more than that but that's why I have all of you guys to correct me.
Ron