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No. This practice is a violation of Article 210.19 (A) of the NEC. "Conductors of branch circuits supplying more than one receptacle for cord-and-plug-connected portable loads shall have an ampacity of not less than the rating of the branch circuit."
Branch circuits wire sizes are governed by the connected load amperage of the circuit. The wire size ampacity then governs the size of the breaker that is used to protect the circuit from overloading. For general home wiring circuits the conductors used are, receptacles and lighting #14 - 15 amps, dedicated circuits load dependant, hot water tank and baseboard heaters #12 - 20 amps, clothes dryer #10 - 30 amps, range #8 -- 40 amps.
"Feeders" are conductors which carry electric power from the service equipment (or generator switchboard) to the overcurrent devices for groups of branch circuits or load centers supplying various loads.
Yes. The thing that has to be closely watched is the load on the conductors. The conductors will have to be de-rated as the code only gives amperage rating for three conductors in a raceway. So watch the connected amperage to each load and fill the conduit accordingly. This supersedes the conduit fill requirements rule.
By the rating of the overcurrent device.
All small appliance branch circuits, typically kitchen, are required to be 12awg. Cu., or 20 amp.
A box through which the main conductors of a system of electric distribution pass, and where connection is made with branch circuits.
A box through which the main conductors of a system of electric distribution pass, and where connection is made with branch circuits.
No. This practice is a violation of Article 210.19 (A) of the NEC. "Conductors of branch circuits supplying more than one receptacle for cord-and-plug-connected portable loads shall have an ampacity of not less than the rating of the branch circuit."
Branch circuits wire sizes are governed by the connected load amperage of the circuit. The wire size ampacity then governs the size of the breaker that is used to protect the circuit from overloading. For general home wiring circuits the conductors used are, receptacles and lighting #14 - 15 amps, dedicated circuits load dependant, hot water tank and baseboard heaters #12 - 20 amps, clothes dryer #10 - 30 amps, range #8 -- 40 amps.
The conductors between the service equipment and the final branch circuit include service conductors, feeder conductors, and branch circuit conductors. Service conductors connect the utility service to the service equipment. Feeder conductors distribute power from the service equipment to the panelboard or distribution board. Branch circuit conductors then carry power from the panelboard to individual outlets, fixtures, and appliances.
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.
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.
"Feeders" are conductors which carry electric power from the service equipment (or generator switchboard) to the overcurrent devices for groups of branch circuits or load centers supplying various loads.
The rating of the branch-circuit protective device should not be affected if the conductors used are of a larger size than required by code. The protective device is chosen based on the ampacity of the smallest conductor in the circuit, not the largest. However, using larger conductors than necessary can increase the cost and may not provide any additional benefit in terms of safety.
The number of lighting branch circuits provided in a dwelling varies depending on the size and layout of the space. It is common for a dwelling to have multiple lighting branch circuits to ensure even distribution of power and to prevent overloading. A typical dwelling may have at least two to three lighting branch circuits.
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