A Alwayslearningelec Senior Member Location NJ Occupation Estimator Nov 11, 2022 #1 Is there NEC code regarding how far a transformer can be from the primary OCPD? I want to mount xfrmr 40' away from panel feeding it.
Is there NEC code regarding how far a transformer can be from the primary OCPD? I want to mount xfrmr 40' away from panel feeding it.
augie47 Moderator Staff member Location Tennessee Occupation State Electrical Inspector (Retired) Nov 11, 2022 #2 No requirement on distance other than if it's not "in sight from" it needs to be lockable.
infinity Moderator Staff member Location New Jersey Occupation Journeyman Electrician Nov 11, 2022 #3 It also needs to be marked to indicate the location of the disconnecting means.
don_resqcapt19 Moderator Staff member Location Illinois Occupation retired electrician Nov 11, 2022 #4 There is no restriction on the length of the conductors that supply the transformer, but 240.21(C) puts length restrictions on the conductors that are supplied by the transformer.
There is no restriction on the length of the conductors that supply the transformer, but 240.21(C) puts length restrictions on the conductors that are supplied by the transformer.