OCPD for 6/2 nm-b

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For some reason my brain seized up today. Table 310.16 60deg. column says 55A. Do I get to upsize to 60A or downsize to 50A. If I get to upgrade, whats the code section. I'm not being lazy---I JUST CAN NOT FIND IT--- and it's making me crazy.:mad: Thanks- you guys are the brightest in the biz.
 
Code out of reach at moment...go to NM (336 ?) ..it will tell you it must be protected at 60 deg ampacity with 90 deg conductors
 
I understand 334.80-- I just can't remember if I get to go up from 55A (no standard breaker that size) to 60A and if I get to, whats the code reference. Or do I have to go to 50A from 55A and if so whats the code reference.


P.S. Thanks for the reply Augie.
 
240.4(B) permits you to go up to the next standard size breaker if the ampacity doesn't correspond to a standard size breaker and the conductors aren't part of a multioutlet branch circuit that supplys receptacles for cord and plug connected portable loads.

Chris
 
240.4(b) was EXACTLY what I was looking for. I wanna grow up to be just like you guys!:grin: :grin: :grin: Now I can sleep tonite -- it was getting dicey there for a minute.
 
andinator said:
I wanna grow up to be just like you guys!:grin: :grin: :grin:
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Why would you want to grow up to be an underpaid inspector that spends way to much time on electrical code forums:D:D:D

Chris
 
Let us not forget that the maximum load cannot be higher than 55 amps otherwise you would need a higher amp. wire. 240.4(b) allows the next higher size ocd but not if the load is higher than the ampacity of the conductor.
 
raider1 said:
Why would you want to grow up to be an underpaid inspector that spends way to much time on electrical code forums:D:D:D

Chris
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To tell the truth, I make more money than when I was in the field, better bennies, more donuts, less physical work, etc. However ,the dark side, more reading, bureaucratic BS. Best job I ever had.;)
 
rcarroll said:
To tell the truth, I make more money than when I was in the field, better bennies, more donuts, less physical work, etc. However ,the dark side, more reading, bureaucratic BS. Best job I ever had.;)
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For the most part I really like my job, but there are days when I wonder if it was worth comming over from the dark side.:)

I did take a pay cut to be an inspector but you are right the bennies are good.

I really enjoy teaching as well, to me that is the most fulfilling job that I have.

Chris
 
andinator said:
MMMMnnnnn...donuts...
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Chris
 
well

well

LarryFine said:
Well, you have to pick one or the other. ;)
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Love that! I wonder if it applies to all inspectors or just us Forumites.

In my case the job is contract (per inspection) with none of the corporate benefits so net pay is about the same. Work is lengthy but not as physical, homeowner aggravation :mad: but almost no B.S. from the top:grin:
and on occasion, you actually can help/teach....as an old fart, it's kinda rewarding for someone to appreciate your experience/knowledge.
 
augie47 said:
Love that! I wonder if it applies to all inspectors or just us Forumites.

In my case the job is contract (per inspection) with none of the corporate benefits so net pay is about the same. Work is lengthy but not as physical, homeowner aggravation :mad: but almost no B.S. from the top:grin:
and on occasion, you actually can help/teach....as an old fart, it's kinda rewarding for someone to appreciate your experience/knowledge.
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Around here you could add certified CEU instructor to your resume and make quite a bit of extra cash.
 
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