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It depends on the voltage, but if you are using it on a 240 v system, it's quite OK to use wire that can take 600 v (if you had to buy the wire, you would be spending too much).

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What is the fuse rating of 600watt appliance on a 220 volt supply?

To calculate the fuse rating for a 600 watt appliance on a 220 volt supply, you can use the formula: Fuse rating = (Power/Voltage). In this case, it would be 600 watts / 220 volts, which equals approximately 2.73 amps. Therefore, you would need a 3 amp fuse for the 600 watt appliance on a 220 volt supply.


What gauge wire for 240 volt at 40 amps?

The ampacity of a # 10 copper wire with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C is 30 amps. All wire voltage ratings usually drop into two categories 300 volts and 600 volts. Home wiring drops into the 300 volt range and commercial, industrial, drops into the 600 volt range.


How many amps will 600 volt wire carry?

The current-carrying capacity of a wire depends on various factors such as wire gauge and insulation material. To determine the specific amperage of a 600 volt wire, you would need to consult the manufacturer's data sheet or electrical code regulations. It is recommended to not exceed 80% of the wire's rated amperage capacity for safe operation.


Are Ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI devices available for use on 240 volt 480 volt and 600 volt circuits?

Yes, GFCI devices are available for use on 240-volt, 480-volt, and 600-volt circuits. They come in different voltage ratings to suit various electrical systems and provide protection against electric shocks by quickly shutting off power if a ground fault is detected. It's important to ensure the GFCI device is rated for the specific voltage of the circuit it will be used on.


How do you wire 347 volts ballast to 110 volt feed?

You don't. A ballast with a 347 volt input is a commercial ballast. The 347 volts comes from a 600 volt three phase four wire Y system. You can change the ballast out to a 120 volt and rewire the unit but in most cases it is cheaper to buy a completely new lighting fixture.

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What transformer do you need if you have primary voltage of 600 3 phase and require 240 volt 1 phase?

A single phase 600 to 240 Volt transformer using two phases of the three phase primary.


What is the fuse rating of 600watt appliance on a 220 volt supply?

To calculate the fuse rating for a 600 watt appliance on a 220 volt supply, you can use the formula: Fuse rating = (Power/Voltage). In this case, it would be 600 watts / 220 volts, which equals approximately 2.73 amps. Therefore, you would need a 3 amp fuse for the 600 watt appliance on a 220 volt supply.


What size copper wire for a run of 500 feet in parallel for a resident with a load of 600 amps single phase 240 volt?

This is a voltage drop question. A 500 MCM copper or 750 MCM aluminium conductor will limit the voltage drop to 3% or less when supplying 300 amps for 500 feet on a 240 volt system. Paralleling these conductors will allow the rating to be increased to 600 amps.


What gauge wire for 240 volt at 40 amps?

The ampacity of a # 10 copper wire with an insulation factor of 90 degrees C is 30 amps. All wire voltage ratings usually drop into two categories 300 volts and 600 volts. Home wiring drops into the 300 volt range and commercial, industrial, drops into the 600 volt range.


What is 600-240?

600-240 = 360


What is 240 percent of 600?

240% of 600 = 2.4 x 600 = 1440.


How many amps will 600 volt wire carry?

The current-carrying capacity of a wire depends on various factors such as wire gauge and insulation material. To determine the specific amperage of a 600 volt wire, you would need to consult the manufacturer's data sheet or electrical code regulations. It is recommended to not exceed 80% of the wire's rated amperage capacity for safe operation.


What percentage is 240 of 600?

240 of 600 equals 40%. 240 / 600 = 0,4 x 100 = 40.


Are Ground fault circuit interrupter GFCI devices available for use on 240 volt 480 volt and 600 volt circuits?

Yes, GFCI devices are available for use on 240-volt, 480-volt, and 600-volt circuits. They come in different voltage ratings to suit various electrical systems and provide protection against electric shocks by quickly shutting off power if a ground fault is detected. It's important to ensure the GFCI device is rated for the specific voltage of the circuit it will be used on.


Is a 300 volt wire good to connect a range?

The 300 volt insulation rating on wire is the maximum amount of voltage that can be applied to that wire. If your range falls within that range then it is safe to use. Some commercial ranges use 480 and 575 volts. For theses types of ranges the 300 volt wire will not do, it will have to be wire with a conductor whose insulation rating is 600 volts or greater.


Is a 10 ampere fuse suitable for 240 volt?

Yes a 10 amp fuse can be used to protect a 240 volt circuit. The amperage rating of a fuse is based on the given amperage load of the circuit. The voltage rating on a fuse must match or be higher than the voltage that is applied to the fuse. In other words you can not use a 240 volt fuse on a 277, 347, 480 or 600 volt circuit but it can be used on a 120 volt, Manufactures of switching equipment today make it impossible to interchange different voltage fuses to be installed in higher voltage switches.


What is two fifths of 600?

240