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Category: Sizing Breakers

Breaker temperature ratings

Choosing a breaker based on its trip setting? Careful. You might need to make some adjustments . . . . Continue reading “Breaker temperature ratings” →

Posted on December 11, 2014December 11, 2014 by John LivingstonPosted in Sizing BreakersTagged ambient temperature, ampacity, breaker, derate, NEC 2014, siemens, trip setting

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