Electrical Wiring Residential
18th Edition
ISBN: 9781285170954
Author: Ray C. Mullin, Phil Simmons
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 4, Problem 38R
The allowable ampacity of a 4 AWG THHN from Table 310.15(B)(16) is 95 amperes. What is this conductor’s ampacity if connected to a terminal listed for use with 60°C wire? ______
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