We have a 240/120V single-phase three-wire feeder circuit that powers the following loads: a 5 hp, 230V single-phase motor; a load of outlets in discontinuous operation, distributed in 37.5 A for each ungrounded conductor; a load of devices working continuously and distributed in 30 A for each ungrounded conductor; a lighting circuit that works continuously and distributed in 40 A for each conductor not grounded; a heating load of 10 kW at 240 V; a 1 hp 120V single phase motor and a 2 hp 120V single phase motor. Size the feeder conductors and the main OCPD. Size the grounded conductor

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We have a 240/120V single-phase three-wire feeder circuit that powers the following loads: a 5 hp, 230V single-phase motor; a load of outlets in discontinuous operation, distributed in 37.5 A for each ungrounded conductor; a load of devices working continuously and distributed in 30 A for each ungrounded conductor; a lighting circuit that works continuously and distributed in 40 A for each conductor not grounded; a heating load of 10 kW at 240 V; a 1 hp 120V single phase motor and a 2 hp 120V single phase motor.

Size the feeder conductors and the main OCPD.
Size the grounded conductor

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