Does NEC require 75°C or 90°C ampacity?
Conductors can be rated 90°C, but terminations on most devices are listed for 75°C — so you size from the 75°C column unless the equipment is specifically listed for 90°C terminations. Use 90°C ampacity only as the starting point for derating calculations.
Answers
- What wire size do I need for a 50-amp circuit?
- How do I derate wire for high ambient temperature?
- What size wire do I need for a 50 amp hot tub?
- Is romex inside conduit derated?
- Do I have to upsize wire for a long run?
- Does a VFD or EV charger count as a continuous load?
- How many wires can I put in conduit before I have to derate?