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11.1.7 The flexible power-supply cord shall not be smaller than 18 AWG (0.82 mm2), shall be rated for
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Table 400-5(A) of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, not less than the current rating of the L7 V6 ^& D* J: z/ ]6 D* {, _- b
appliance. For reference purposes, an abbreviated table showing the ampacities for flexible cord with two
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Table 11.1
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+ v2 f* h, u5 k& zConductor size Ampacity }' {# d1 G8 T X
AWG (mm2) (Amperes), o! z, ~" O! d: }. r) T
18 (0.82) 10
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16 (1.31) 130 G3 D. w7 n, c' X0 c( Z! I
14 (2.08) 18: R0 K1 P0 G O: p* R% f- L, R
12 (3.31) 25 |
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