What is the maximum size conductor that is generally permitted to be a solid conductor where installed in a raceway?

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Emilio Benton

10 August, 13:59

What is the maximum size conductor that is generally permitted to be a solid conductor where installed in a raceway?

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Rodrigo Graves · Answer 1

10 AWG

Explanation:

AWG is American Wire Gauge Standard. This is a standardized wire gauge system for the diameters of round, solid, nonferrous, electrically conducting wire.

Due to the high resistivity, small area (0.9989 ohms/1000ft and high frequency about 2600 Hz, 100% skin depth), and flexibility of 10 AWG, it is used in raceway. Raceway is is an enclosed conduit that forms a physical pathway for electrical wiring. Raceways protect wires and cables from heat, water intrusion and general physical threats.