T tg2546 Member May 3, 2004 #1 I have a panel located in a non-service situation. All the loads are continuous(really). Does the main breaker have to be 125% of the total continuous loads?
I have a panel located in a non-service situation. All the loads are continuous(really). Does the main breaker have to be 125% of the total continuous loads?
B bphgravity Senior Member Location Florida May 3, 2004 #2 Re: Panel main breaker size what do you mean "non-service" situation? Yes, OCPD need to be increased 125% for continuous loading. (210.20(A), 215.3) The conductors have to be increased as well.
Re: Panel main breaker size what do you mean "non-service" situation? Yes, OCPD need to be increased 125% for continuous loading. (210.20(A), 215.3) The conductors have to be increased as well.