Find the maximum distance between outlets when using #10 Cu THWN copper wire at 240V on a 20A single phase load w/o exceeding a 3 percent voltage drop.     What is considered the maximum. permissible drop for feeders and branch circuits per the NEC recommendation?

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  1. Find the maximum distance between outlets when using #10 Cu THWN copper wire at 240V on a 20A single phase load w/o exceeding a 3 percent voltage drop.

 

 

  1. What is considered the maximum. permissible drop for feeders and branch circuits per the NEC recommendation?

 

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