M Matt Mckenzie Member Location United States Mar 13, 2016 #1 so a number 8 thhn could be protected by a 50 amp breaker in conduit? #1 xhhw is good for 100 amps in conduit right maximum OCP 100? Correct?
so a number 8 thhn could be protected by a 50 amp breaker in conduit? #1 xhhw is good for 100 amps in conduit right maximum OCP 100? Correct?
Dennis Alwon Moderator Staff member Location Chapel Hill, NC Occupation Retired Electrical Contractor Mar 13, 2016 #2 Matt Mckenzie said: so a number 8 thhn could be protected by a 50 amp breaker in conduit? #1 xhhw is good for 100 amps in conduit right maximum OCP 100? Correct? Click to expand... Yes if all terminations and equipment is rated 75C. I didn't check the table-- I just did and my answer holds true barring any de-rating etc
Matt Mckenzie said: so a number 8 thhn could be protected by a 50 amp breaker in conduit? #1 xhhw is good for 100 amps in conduit right maximum OCP 100? Correct? Click to expand... Yes if all terminations and equipment is rated 75C. I didn't check the table-- I just did and my answer holds true barring any de-rating etc