Electrical Wiring Residential
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ISBN: 9781285170954
Author: Ray C. Mullin, Phil Simmons
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 32, Problem 12R
The conductors running from a permanently installed standby power generator to the transfer switch shall not be less than (100%) (115%) (125%) of the generator’s output rating if overcurrent protection of the conductors is not provided at the generator. (Circle the correct answer.)
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