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A residential service entrance conductor for a single-family dwelling has an ampacity of 125A. According to CEC 230.79(D), what is the minimum size for the service entrance conductors (copper) if the dwelling has more than three 2-wire branch circuits and the total calculated load is 100A, considering the demand factors?
Journeyman Level📋 CEC 230.79(D), Table 310.15(B)(7)Service Entrance
A
No. 2 AWG
B
No. 1 AWG
C
No. 1/0 AWG
D
No. 2/0 AWG
Explanation & Direct Citation
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