Branch Circuits & WiringQuestion 200 of 521
Six current-carrying 12 AWG THHN conductors (90°C, 30 A base) share a raceway. Applying only the adjustment factor for 4–6 conductors, what is the adjusted ampacity?
a.30 A
b.21 A
c.27 A
d.24 A
Explanation
The adjustment factor for 4–6 current-carrying conductors is 80%. 30 A × 0.80 = 24 A. 70% (21 A) applies to 7–9 conductors, and 30 A ignores the required adjustment.
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