Electrical Wiring Residential
18th Edition
ISBN: 9781285170954
Author: Ray C. Mullin, Phil Simmons
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 29, Problem 10R
Why is it permissible to omit an electric space heater, water heater, and certain other 240-volt equipment when calculating the neutral service-entrance conductor for a residence? ____
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