Code Quiz: Solidly Grounded Neutral Systems

July 19, 2017
Code Quiz: Solidly Grounded Neutral Systems

Fill in the blank. When sizing the neutral conductor of a solidly grounded system operating over 1,000V, the ampacity of the neutral conductor shall be of sufficient ampacity for the load imposed on the neutral conductor, but not less than ____ of the phase conductors. Note: Exclude any Exception(s).

A) 25%
B) 33.33%
C) 50%
D) 80%

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Answer: B

As outlined in Sec. 250.184(A)(2), the neutral conductor a solidly grounded system operating over 1,000V “shall be of sufficient ampacity for the load imposed on the conductor, but not less than 33.33% of the ampacity of the phase conductors.” This excludes any exception(s).

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