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Electrical Design 101 45

The document discusses wire sizing for the electrical system of a small family dwelling. It determines that a 38 mm2 copper wire should be used for the main feeder based on the total computed load exceeding 10,000 watts. A 100A main breaker is also specified to match the wire sizing.

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Electrical Design 101 45

The document discusses wire sizing for the electrical system of a small family dwelling. It determines that a 38 mm2 copper wire should be used for the main feeder based on the total computed load exceeding 10,000 watts. A 100A main breaker is also specified to match the wire sizing.

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70% of the ungrounded(live wire) conductor or TWO TRADE SIZE SMALLER SIZE THAN THE

UNGROUNDED CONDUCTOR. (PEC specs) Therefore use1- 22 mm2 Tw copper wire for the Neutral
line.
4. Determine the Size of the Conduit pipe. Refer to Table , use 32 mm diameter pipe.
5. For main Breaker, refer to Table . Use 2 - 100 A 2 - wires 250 V, 2 pole molded air circuity breaker.
COMMENT:
The total computed load is 63.37 A. The 30 mm2 copper wire could be used considering its 90 A capacity.
However, The NEC provides that:
" If the computed load exceeds 10000 watts, the conductor and overcurrent protection shall be rated not
less than 100 A.
THEREFORE USE 2 - 38 mm2 TW WIRE FOR THE MAIN FEEDER AND 2 - 100 A FOR THE MAIN
BREAKER.

Small Family Dwelling


Type of Service - 230 volts; two wire
Line to Ground system

A single family dwelling with a floor area of 80 square meters has the following receptacles and outlets
load.
LIGHTING:
7 pcs. - 40 watts fluorescent lamps
2 pcs. - 20 watts Incandescent lamps
CONVENIENCE OUTLET:
1 - Electric Iron .............................................. 1000 watts
1 - Electric stove.............................................. 1100 watts
2 - Electric fan ................................................ 500 watts
1 - 7 cu. ft Refrigerator .................................... 175 watts
1 - Portable stereo ........................................... 100 watts
1 - 20" TV set ................................................... 300 watts

SOLUTION:
A. Circuit 1 - Lighting Load by the Area method
1. Determine the wattage required per square meter area. From, the wattage required per square meter for
dwelling units is 24 watts. Multiply:
80 sq.m x 24 watts = 1920 watts

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