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How is the rating of the branch-circuit protective device affected when conductors used are of a larger size than called for by the code?
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∙ 14y ago
The branch circuit circuit breaker or fuse protects the wire and devices that make up the circuit. If you have a 15 A breaker the wire size must be at least 14 AWG. You could have a larger wire size like 12 AWG, but not a smaller size like 18 AWG. Note as the number decrease the wire size is larger in cross sectional area. All the receptacles and switches should be rated equal to or greater than the branch protection device.
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∙ 14y agoThere is no problem using over sized wires on a breaker. It is only when the wires are undersized that the trouble begins. Oversize wire on a breaker is very common practice when overcoming voltage drop on a circuit.
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How is the rating of the branch circuit protective device affected when conductors used are of larger size than called for by the code?
There is no problem using over sized wires on a breaker. It is only when the wires are undersized that the trouble begins. Oversize wire on a breaker is very common practice when overcoming voltage drop on a circuit.
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How is the rating of the branch-circuit protective device affected when the conductors used are of larger size than called for by the code?
There is no problem using over sized wires on a breaker. It is only when the wires are undersized that the trouble begins. Oversize wire on a breaker is very common practice when overcoming voltage drop on a circuit.
How is the rating of the branch circuit protective device affected when conductors used are of larger size than called for by the code?
There is no problem using over sized wires on a breaker. It is only when the wires are undersized that the trouble begins. Oversize wire on a breaker is very common practice when overcoming voltage drop on a circuit.
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