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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 the1 T; G: \ y1 G0 P
appliance. For reference purposes, an abbreviated table showing the ampacities for flexible cord with two' Q& l1 J6 h* m4 x! O: `' x
current-carrying copper conductors is shown in Table 11.1.
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Ampacities for flexible cords
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AWG (mm2) (Amperes)
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17 (1.04) 12
j8 D3 C' d2 T% W16 (1.31) 13
. y- }) I( u. f4 m14 (2.08) 18
" p8 ]' `8 K# D* w% w8 Q7 V12 (3.31) 25 |
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