M Matt Mckenzie Member Location United States Aug 11, 2014 #1 What does it mean when a question say's that a panel is rated for 100% loading vs. when it say's that a panel is not rated for 100% loading?
What does it mean when a question say's that a panel is rated for 100% loading vs. when it say's that a panel is not rated for 100% loading?
electrofelon Senior Member Location Cherry Valley NY, Seattle, WA Aug 11, 2014 #2 Matt Mckenzie said: What does it mean when a question say's that a panel is rated for 100% loading vs. when it say's that a panel is not rated for 100% loading? Click to expand... A panelboard can be used at 100% of its rating, there is no "80% rule" for panelboards under continuous loading. Perhaps you mean a circuit breaker or a panelboard with a main breaker?
Matt Mckenzie said: What does it mean when a question say's that a panel is rated for 100% loading vs. when it say's that a panel is not rated for 100% loading? Click to expand... A panelboard can be used at 100% of its rating, there is no "80% rule" for panelboards under continuous loading. Perhaps you mean a circuit breaker or a panelboard with a main breaker?