Find the ampacity of a # 4 AWG copper conductor with type RHW insulation. The conductor is to be run in conduit with two other conductors and located in an area with an ambient temperature of 30 degree C.

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Find the ampacity of a # 4 AWG copper conductor with type RHW insulation. The conductor is to be run in conduit with two other conductors and located in an area with an ambient temperature of 30 degree C.

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In order to find the ampacity of the conductor with different type of installations and at different allowable temperature refer to the table no 310 of NEC.

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