Multi Branch Circuts

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G Wright

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What is the max. amount of current allowed on the neutral of a multi branch circut . Circut breakers 20 amp/#12 THHN Wire IE 80% of full load on the hot side ?
 

tx2step

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Re: Multi Branch Circuts

I'm not sure that I understand the question.

The maximum load on the neutral would be 20A, just like it would be on any of the phase conductors.

You'd get this maximum if you had a full 20A load on only one phase of the multiwire circuit and zero on the other 1 or 2 phases. Under that maximum unbalanced condition, the loaded phase and the neutral would be carrying an equal current.
 
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