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What minimum conductor size (copper) is needed to limit voltage drop to 3% on a single-phase 240V, 50A circuit over 150 feet?
Master Level📋 NEC Chapter 9, Table 8, 310.16Voltage Drop
A
6 AWG (26,240 CM)
B
4 AWG (41,740 CM)
C
3 AWG (52,620 CM)
D
2 AWG (66,360 CM)
Explanation & Direct Citation
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