tmon,
Welcome to the group!!!
Just wanted to point out one of the more "simpler" points on using the 90 degree column for derating is the reason we can put upto 9 current carrying conductors [#12 THHN cu] in the same raceway, and still have them rated at 20 amp max.
What is being done here is the 30 amps maximum for #12 in the 90 degree column is used for the derating number - so for 9 current carrying conductors, 70% of 30 amps is 21 amps.
Scott SET.
Originally posted by tmon:
In Mike Holts "Masters Electrician Prep Book", he refers to the 90 degree column in T310-16 and states that this column is used primarily for ampacity derating. Has anyone else read or heard this?