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According to the 2008 National Electrical Code, the smallest wire that can be run in parallel is a 1/0 AWG (American Wire Gauge). If the wire you are using is smaller than a 1/0 AWG, you will need to increase the size of the wire to handle the amperage (Table 310.16 of the NEC).
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Can you run insulated wires in a conduit pipe?
Except for the ground wire they must be insulated.
Is it a fire hazard to double land wires on a breaker?
Yes!
Why are conductors needed?
If you want to operate the conductors maximum capacity, the conductor needs the heat, that the amperage produces, to be dissipated. This is why in the electrical code book there are two amperage ratings. The first one is for a free air rating which allows for a high ampacity of the wire. The other rating is for three conductors in a conduit which confines the cooling capacity and so the ampacity rating of these wires is lowered. The same procedure is used in cable spacings in ladder tray networks.
Do ground wires have to be covered with wire insulation?
Not always, the electrical code is quite specific as to the type of installation where the ground wire needs to be insulated and in what type of installation the ground wire can use bare copper.
What is ampacity of 25mm cable at 250 volts?
The amperage rating is dependent upon the insulation rating. A pair of 25mm squared wires touching each other are rated at 131 amps. Three 25mm squared wires touching each other are rated at 110 amps.
