A anbm Senior Member Location TX Occupation Designer Mar 17, 2010 #1 When contractor say 40amp circuit, I assume they meant 40amp breaker and 40amp conductor not 40amp power load consumpsion. Does anyone disagree?
When contractor say 40amp circuit, I assume they meant 40amp breaker and 40amp conductor not 40amp power load consumpsion. Does anyone disagree?
infinity Moderator Staff member Location New Jersey Occupation Journeyman Electrician Mar 17, 2010 #2 IMO a 40 amp circuit is as you've described not the load.
LarryFine Master Electrician Electric Contractor Richmond VA Location Henrico County, VA Occupation Electrical Contractor Mar 17, 2010 #3 anbm said: When contractor say 40amp circuit, I assume they meant 40amp breaker and 40amp conductor not 40amp power load consumpsion. Does anyone disagree? Click to expand... No, I agree with you: that's your assumption. :grin: I agree with you on the point, too.
anbm said: When contractor say 40amp circuit, I assume they meant 40amp breaker and 40amp conductor not 40amp power load consumpsion. Does anyone disagree? Click to expand... No, I agree with you: that's your assumption. :grin: I agree with you on the point, too.
charlie b Moderator Staff member Location Lockport, IL Occupation Semi-Retired Electrical Engineer Mar 17, 2010 #4 No need to assume anything. NEC 210.3 confirms your opinion very clearly.