Find the wire size needed to keep the voltage drop to no more than 3% on a single-phase, 240, air-conditioner circuit. The nameplate reads: “Minimum Circuit Ampacity 40 Amperes” The circuit originates at the main panelboard located approximately 65 ft. from the air conditioning unit. No neutral conductor is required.   Ed = result of voltage drop calculation in volts K = approximate resistance in ohms per circular-mil foot at 75°C I = current in ampere flowing thru the conductor L = length in feet from beginning of circuit to the load   NOTE: refer to table for CMA value (NEC Chapter 9 Table 8). NOTE: Reference NEC Table 310.15(B) (16) for Minimum Circuit Ampacity. Group of answer choices A. 8 AWG copper conductor. B. 10 AWG copper conductor. C. 12 AWG copper conductor. D 14 AWG copper conductor.

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Find the wire size needed to keep the voltage drop to no more than 3% on a single-phase, 240, air-conditioner circuit.

The nameplate reads:

“Minimum Circuit Ampacity 40 Amperes”

The circuit originates at the main panelboard located approximately 65 ft. from the air conditioning unit. No neutral conductor is required.

 

Ed = result of voltage drop calculation in volts

K = approximate resistance in ohms per circular-mil foot at 75°C

I = current in ampere flowing thru the conductor

L = length in feet from beginning of circuit to the load

 

NOTE: refer to table for CMA value (NEC Chapter 9 Table 8).

NOTE: Reference NEC Table 310.15(B) (16) for Minimum Circuit Ampacity.

Group of answer choices
A. 8 AWG copper conductor.
B. 10 AWG copper conductor.
C. 12 AWG copper conductor.
D 14 AWG copper conductor.
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