----- Original Message ----- From: "Patchem, Eric EM2" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2002 7:33 AM Subject: RE: Garage Wiring
> Doesn't electrical code take into consideration the length of the run? > > Eric No, the NEC simply assumes that an electrician knows that the length of run will affect the available amperage, and adjusts the size of the wire accordingly. In other words, they deal with minimum sizing, not maximum for the amperage draw. Minimum size is a safety issue - maximum is a practical issue. Joseph H. Strubhar E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: http://www.gremcoinc.com
