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Episode 2: Conductors, Overcurrent Protection & Manufactured Phase Marking (455.6 – 455.7)

SLIDE 1 (HOOK / COVER)

⚡ NEC Quick Hit: Phase Converter Conductors & OCP (Part 2) ⚡

Sizing supply conductors for variable loads, overcurrent protection rules, and tracking the manufactured phase—let's check Sections 455.6 and 455.7! 👇

SLIDE 2 (CONDUCTOR AMPACITY)

Carrying the Input Current:

• Variable Loads: Where loads are variable, single-phase supply conductor ampacity must be at least 125 percent of the phase converter nameplate single-phase input full-load amperes.

• Fixed Loads: Specific fixed load configurations utilize dedicated multiplier rules (such as 250%) based on motor currents and voltage ratios.

SLIDE 3 (OVERCURRENT PROTECTION & MANUFACTURED PHASE)

OCP and Phase Identification:

• Overcurrent Protection: For variable loads, OCP must be set at not more than 125 percent of the nameplate input full-load amperes.

• Manufactured Phase Marking: The manufactured phase created by the converter must be identified with distinctive markings in all accessible locations to prevent improper connections.

SLIDE 4 (WRAP-UP)

💡 Apprentice Pro-Tip: Always distinctly mark your manufactured phase conductor across all accessible locations—this ensures future mechanics can easily identify it!

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