1. The document provides a chart for selecting the proper American wire gauge (AWG) size and minimum electrical metallic tubing (EMT) conduit size for running 3 or 4 insulated conductors based on the ampacity required.
2. Users follow the listed procedure to determine the AWG and conduit size by first selecting the appropriate AWG from the ampacity column, then finding the corresponding conduit size in either the Lifeline RHW or Lifeline RHH column depending on the insulation/covering system.
3. An example for a 4 conductor, 3 phase wye system requiring 120 amps is provided which lists the AWG as 2 and minimum EMT size as 1 1/4 inches for Lifeline
1. The document provides a chart for selecting the proper American wire gauge (AWG) size and minimum electrical metallic tubing (EMT) conduit size for running 3 or 4 insulated conductors based on the ampacity required.
2. Users follow the listed procedure to determine the AWG and conduit size by first selecting the appropriate AWG from the ampacity column, then finding the corresponding conduit size in either the Lifeline RHW or Lifeline RHH column depending on the insulation/covering system.
3. An example for a 4 conductor, 3 phase wye system requiring 120 amps is provided which lists the AWG as 2 and minimum EMT size as 1 1/4 inches for Lifeline
1. The document provides a chart for selecting the proper American wire gauge (AWG) size and minimum electrical metallic tubing (EMT) conduit size for running 3 or 4 insulated conductors based on the ampacity required.
2. Users follow the listed procedure to determine the AWG and conduit size by first selecting the appropriate AWG from the ampacity column, then finding the corresponding conduit size in either the Lifeline RHW or Lifeline RHH column depending on the insulation/covering system.
3. An example for a 4 conductor, 3 phase wye system requiring 120 amps is provided which lists the AWG as 2 and minimum EMT size as 1 1/4 inches for Lifeline
1. The document provides a chart for selecting the proper American wire gauge (AWG) size and minimum electrical metallic tubing (EMT) conduit size for running 3 or 4 insulated conductors based on the ampacity required.
2. Users follow the listed procedure to determine the AWG and conduit size by first selecting the appropriate AWG from the ampacity column, then finding the corresponding conduit size in either the Lifeline RHW or Lifeline RHH column depending on the insulation/covering system.
3. An example for a 4 conductor, 3 phase wye system requiring 120 amps is provided which lists the AWG as 2 and minimum EMT size as 1 1/4 inches for Lifeline
Using electrical design and local codes, determine the proper ampacity. Use the following procedure and table to find the AWG and conduit size required for 3 or 4 insulated conductors at a 40% fill per chapter 9 of the National Electric Code. Procedure 1. From 75°C or 90°C Ampacity column, select proper AWG size 2. Conduit Sizing A. For Lifeline RHW (RHH/RHW-2 composite insulation system) go to the Lifeline RHW Column B. For Lifeline RHH (RHH insulation with cover system) go to the Lifeline RHH Column 3. Move over to select 3 conductor or 4 conductor minimum EMT conduit size
430 500 1.051 3" 3" 3½" 3" 1.133 500 380 475 600 1.158 3" 3½" 4" 3½" 1.234 600 420 535 750 1.260 3½" 4" 4" 3½" 1.348 750 475 Notes: ** See National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) section 240-3 1. 75°C and 90°C ampacity based on three current carrying conductors in a conduit and a 30°C (85°F) ambient temperature. 2. See NEC Table 310.16 for 60°C ampacity. 3. Electrical metallic tubing (EMT) per NFPA 70. For rigid metal conduit see NFPA 70 Chapter 9 4. Table does not take voltage drop into consideration.
