Calculate the minimum copper conductor size needed for 120/240 V electric range branch circuit the electric range has a nameplate rating of 12 KW?

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Calculate the minimum copper conductor size needed for 120/240 V electric range branch circuit the electric range has a nameplate rating of 12 KW?
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ing tardentc
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must have a rating of at least
amperes. This information is found in
NEC® Section
(Objective 6-2)
15. Calculate the minimum copper conductor
size needed for a 120/240-volt electric
range branch circuit. The electric range
has a nameplate rating of 12 kW. Show all
work. (Objective 6-2)
Transcribed Image Text:ob ing tardentc JED) must have a rating of at least amperes. This information is found in NEC® Section (Objective 6-2) 15. Calculate the minimum copper conductor size needed for a 120/240-volt electric range branch circuit. The electric range has a nameplate rating of 12 kW. Show all work. (Objective 6-2)
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               Voltage rating=120/240 VPower rating P=12kWMinimum voltage rating Vmin=120 V

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