Wiring Methods & MaterialsQuestion 61 of 120
What is the minimum trade size of EMT required for nine 12 AWG THHN conductors?
a.One-half inch
b.Three-quarter inch
c.One inch
d.One and one-quarter inch
Explanation
Annex C, Table C1 shows that one-half inch EMT accepts nine 12 AWG THHN conductors, exactly meeting the requirement. Three-quarter inch EMT holds sixteen and one inch holds twenty-six, so both are larger than the minimum. Annex C may be used directly whenever all conductors are the same size and insulation type.
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