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    NEMA L6-20R receptacle power supply.

    dpc, thank you for your explanation, it is helpful.
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    NEMA L6-20R receptacle power supply.

    Hi, The wiring voltage for NEMA L6-20R receptacle is 250V based on the NEMA chart. Is 250V the maximum voltage that can be applied to the L6-20R receptacle? In other words, can I provide power to this receptacle from both 208/120v panel and 240/120v panel? Thank you for helping with this...
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    Branch circuit or Feeder ?

    jmbelectrical - Thanks for providing the building code information in your state. Building code mandates different voltage drops for feeder and branch circuit, that's exactly why I am asking this question. I think the conductor between the panel and its subpanel should be a feeder based on my...
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    Branch circuit or Feeder ?

    Hi, My understanding from NEC 2011 article 100 is that: branch circuit conductor is connected between panelboard and receptacle, feeder conductor is connected between service equipment and panelboard. Regarding the conductor connected between a panelboard and its subpanel, is it a feeder...
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    When to use junction box?

    @7anoter4,thanks. But wiki's information is what I already knew ...
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    When to use junction box?

    Could anyone explain when junction box can be used in the electrical distribution system? Need some examples to understand what is the advantages of using junction boxes. Thank you in advance.
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    Panel Selection - Main Lug Only or Main Circuit Breaker?

    I understand there are two different type of panels: Main lug only type and main circuit breaker type. Can you give me some general suggestions about which to use in different scenarios? Thanks in advance.

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