George Little, my previous post's computed values DO NOT APPLY to this situation as they were based on I at 65A, 208VAC, 3-phase. As a degreed engineer of 30 years, I am liable for my computations and therefore protective that I am not miss quoted nor my computations miss used.
And, Quote:
There is no argument that temperature plays a part in voltage drop. Here's how - Since resistance increases with temperature, voltage drop increases. the amount of increase is not significant (IMHO)
"the amount of increase is not significant (IMHO)"
This is also just plain wrong!
Why not use the NEC the way that it is intended to be used with the temperature adjustment factors or try the IEEE temperature adjustment formulae with your VD computations. You'll be suprised how significant the role of ambient temperature can be in VD and conductor sizing.
As I stated earlier:
Your "beliefs" do not change physics.
For those who wish further discussion and information I can be reached at info@dolphins-software.com.
[This message has been edited by DiverDan (edited 09-26-2005).]
