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Old 10-27-2007, 01:35 AM   #21
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Old 10-27-2007, 02:47 PM   #22
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The 270 comes from 36kva divided by 230 times 1.73.

270 divided by 3 is 90.

270 is the result of a incorrect math figure that mathmatically works out to be the sum of all three legs.

It's just something I picked up on after I realized where
I get 90.367868220984902270997200426393 amps. How do you get 90?
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Old 10-27-2007, 03:33 PM   #23
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I get 90.367868220984902270997200426393 amps.
CE1...calling supply house:
Lemme have 3 90.367868220984902270997200426393A fuses...ya I can hold

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How do you get 90? amps.
ME...calling supply house:
Lemme have 3 90A fuses...see ya in 5 minutes.



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Old 10-30-2007, 10:27 PM   #24
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Because at 90 amps per leg

a = 90 amps
b= 90 amps
c = 90 amps

90 + 90 + 90 = 270

Are u messing with me?
200amp single phase panel

200 +200 = 400? or 100 + 100 = 200?
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200amp single phase panel

200 +200 = 400? or 100 + 100 = 200?
or 200+200=200A
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Or 90A + 90A + 90A = 3-pole, 100 AMP OCPD.
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