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A 2/0 copper conductor with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C is rated at 195 amps. It is not stated if this is a motor feeder, if it is, the feeder has to be rated at 125% of the motors full load amperage. If this is a service and the 175 amps is the main disconnect rating then the 2/0 will work fine.

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What size of electrical wire needed for 100A circuit breaker?

For a 100A circuit breaker, you typically need a wire size of #2 AWG (American Wire Gauge) for copper conductors or #1/0 AWG for aluminum conductors. It is important to consult the National Electrical Code (NEC) or a qualified electrician to determine the appropriate wire size for your specific installation.


Have 30 amp double pole need 15 amp 120v?

You can use a 15 amp single pole breaker to convert your 30 amp double pole breaker to 15 amp 120v. Simply replace the 30 amp breaker with the 15 amp breaker in the circuit breaker panel. Make sure to match the wire size in the circuit with the appropriate amperage rating of the new breaker.


What is the minnimum size equipment grounding conductor required by the NEC for a branch-circuit protected by a 50-ampere rated circuit breaker?

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What article in the NEC tells you what size breaker is used for 14awg 120v receptacle?

The article designations may change with the code cycle year. In the 2005 NEC see table 310-16 (allowable ampacities for conductors), also article 240.4(D) (protection of small conductors), also table 210.24 (summary of branch circuit requirements for muti-outlet branch circuits)


What will happen if a thick copper wire is used in fuse?

If a thick copper wire is used in a fuse then by definition of a fuse this device would no longer be defined as a fuse. A fuse in a circuit is used to protect the conductors feeding the load of that circuit. The circuit, if using a thick copper wire in a fuse, would then be considered as a non fused circuit.

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What size of electrical wire needed for 100A circuit breaker?

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Have 30 amp double pole need 15 amp 120v?

You can use a 15 amp single pole breaker to convert your 30 amp double pole breaker to 15 amp 120v. Simply replace the 30 amp breaker with the 15 amp breaker in the circuit breaker panel. Make sure to match the wire size in the circuit with the appropriate amperage rating of the new breaker.


What are conductors of elecricity?

Conductors are materials that allow the flow of electricty in a circuit. Examples are metals, the two most common used being copper and aluminum.


What materials allows electricity to flow through easily?

Conductors do, one example is copper.


What is the minnimum size equipment grounding conductor required by the NEC for a branch-circuit protected by a 50-ampere rated circuit breaker?

The minimum size equipment grounding conductor required by the NEC for a branch circuit protected by a 50-ampere rated circuit breaker is 10 AWG copper or 8 AWG aluminum.


What is the margin of safety with selecting circuit breakers?

The NEC requires that if the intended rating of a circuit corresponds to a standard size breaker then that size breaker must be used. In most instances, "rating of a circuit" means the intended connected load plus 25%. If the intended rating of a circuit does not correspond to a standard size breaker, you can go up to the next standard size without any other adjustments. In most circumstances, besides what I've already stated, a 14 gauge copper wire cannot be connected to a breaker larger than 15 amps, 12 gauge copper to a 20 amp breaker, and 10 gauge copper to a 30 amp breaker.


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What is the appropriate wire size for a 240V 40 amp circuit?

For a 240V 40 amp circuit, the appropriate wire size would be 8 AWG (American Wire Gauge) for copper conductors or 6 AWG for aluminum conductors.


What article in the NEC tells you what size breaker is used for 14awg 120v receptacle?

The article designations may change with the code cycle year. In the 2005 NEC see table 310-16 (allowable ampacities for conductors), also article 240.4(D) (protection of small conductors), also table 210.24 (summary of branch circuit requirements for muti-outlet branch circuits)