Home › Electrical Engineering Forum › General Discussion › Correct generator size › Re: Correct generator size
2011/01/07 at 3:27 pm
#11724
erickench
Participant
Since you already know the ratings of the generator I would refer you to article 445 of the National Electrical Code. Section 445.13 contains the rules for sizing the conductors. 80A X 1.15 = 92 A. If you look at NEC Table 310.16 the conductor size would be No. 3 AWG at 75'C.