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Circuit Breakers

#65388 05/02/06 12:08 AM

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When sizing a circuit breaker, is it fair to say: multiply the calculated amperage by 1.25 and, if necessary, round up?
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Circuit Breakers	96mystic	05/02/06 04:08 AM
Re: Circuit Breakers	frenchelectrican	05/02/06 04:12 AM
Re: Circuit Breakers	Dave T	05/02/06 10:03 PM

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