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Old 09-12-2008, 04:05 AM   #17
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quote:Originally posted by bsmeaton

no-no-no don't get confused by the 80% thing. An electrician or electrical engineer is required to observe the 80% of maximum load rule for laying out circuits based on anticipated use. That applies to branch circuits and even the main service feed. 15A still means 15A.
Brad is correct. Here is an explanation of why.
http://ecmweb.com/mag/electric_sizing_circuit_breaker/
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