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What is the minimum acceptable wire size for ground conductors in power cords for power cord lengths less than 15 feet in length?
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∙ 14y ago
Its 16 AWG
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What is a ground fault?
difference in current between hot and neutral conductors
Is a ground wire considered a conductor when figuring on amount of conductors in a pipe?
In the CEC, if pipe fill is used using table 6, ground wires are not included in the count. If pipe fill is used using cross sectional area of conductors and pipe then the ground wire must be included along with the current carrying conductors. A continuous metallic conduit system is considered a ground return path for fault currents.
What size conduit do you need to install a 0000 wire?
4/0 gauge wire, depending on its insulation type is rated from 230-260 amps. Assuming you are running a new power supply with the 4/0 wire, you will have a minimum or three 4/0 conductors and a ground wire for a single phase power supply and four conductors with ground for a three phase power supply. Three 4/0 wires require a minimum 2 inch conduit. Four 4/0 wires require a minimum 2 and 1/2 inch conduit. These conduit sizes I'm quoting come directly from the NEC, the National Electric Code. These sizes of conduit are determined by the basic rule that all the conductors in a conduit are not to exceed 40% of the volume of the pipe. The other 60% of air space is required for heat dissipation.
What is a grounding device?
what the hell is a grounding device? Any device that allows you to affix a ground wire to the mechanical enclosure that the conductors are in. eg. Ground lugs, ground screw in an electrical box.
What is the minimum size grounding conductor?
Sizing of ground conductors is based on the load capacity in amps of the generator. There is a table in the electrical code book which states an amperage and what size ground wire that is needed for that amperage.
Conductors emerging from the ground must be enclosed in approved raceways are true or false?
Conductors emerging from the ground must be enclosed in approved raceways. This is to protect the conductors from becoming damaged and starting a fire.
Why are pylons on which electricity cables are hung very tall?
To ensure that the minimum height of their conductors maintain the legally-required clearance above ground. The greater the operating voltage, the greater this clearance must be.
Why are the pylons on which electricity cables are hung very tall?
To ensure that the minimum height of their conductors maintain the legally-required clearance above ground. The greater the operating voltage, the greater this clearance must be.
What is the main use of long and spiked conductors?
Long, spiked, rigid conductors are usually used as ground rods.
Who were the conductors for the under ground railroad?
the conductors are unknown but the first person to TRAVEL the underground railroad was Harriet Tubman
What is a ground fault?
difference in current between hot and neutral conductors
Is a ground wire considered a conductor when figuring on amount of conductors in a pipe?
In the CEC, if pipe fill is used using table 6, ground wires are not included in the count. If pipe fill is used using cross sectional area of conductors and pipe then the ground wire must be included along with the current carrying conductors. A continuous metallic conduit system is considered a ground return path for fault currents.
Is the inside of an outlet a conductor?
Inside an outlet there are conductors: hot, neutral, and sometimes ground. The rest of the inside of an outlet is insulator, to keep these conductors from shorting.
Can you say that the ground trembled?
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable English.
Can you say that the ground shuddered?
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable English.
What are 3 conductors you shouldn't have near an electrical circuit?
# Your body # Water # Earth (ground)
Why plus 48V not use in telecoms?
To avoid the corrosion of the copper conductors under the ground.
