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#2061 06/18/01 01:27 PM

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What do letters NEMA mean, as in NEMA configuration for plugs and receptacles?

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#2062 06/18/01 01:38 PM

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Frank,

NEMA is:
National Electrical Manufacturers Association

Website at: http://www.nema.org

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#2064 06/18/01 09:00 PM

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Frank,

You'll find NEMA standards for various kinds of equipment. Motor starters are given in Size 0, 1, 2, ect. Disconnects, and the buss ratings in panelboards are all given in NEMA standard sizes.

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