Voltage drop and Florida Energy code.

[chuck@tracyelectricinc.co]

Is installing a buck and boost transformer wired to boost the voltage to mitigate voltage drop over long runs an acceptable method in staying in compliance with the Florida energy code.

 

[ron]

Since that code reads "C405.5.3Voltage drop. The conductors for feeders and branch circuits combined shall be sized for a maximum of 5 percent voltage drop total.", you are NOT sizing the conductors to accommodate voltage drop by adding a buck-boost transformer, so no good.

 

[chuck@tracyelectricinc.co]

Since that code reads "C405.5.3Voltage drop. The conductors for feeders and branch circuits combined shall be sized for a maximum of 5 percent voltage drop total.", you are NOT sizing the conductors to accommodate voltage drop by adding a buck-boost transformer, so no good.

Thank you Ron