Ratings for power cables

[Artisi]

Would someone be kind enough to give me a link to allowable current loads for power cables. I need to check for 240 volt 1Ph 5.8 kW.

Thanks

 

[waross]

Although the question sounds very simple, it does not have a "One size fits all" answer.
You must check your local codes.

Bill
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"Why not the best?"
Jimmy Carter

 

[wareagle]

amps = 5.8 kw/.24 = 24 amps. Check the NEC table 310.16 for
cable ampacity. On the surface #10 thhn would do the job but you have not give all the info required to make the decision.

 

[davidbeach]

wareagle, but he didn't even say where in the world he is; maybe #10 and/or thhn has no relevance. If only people would ask full, complete, questions.

 

[waross]

I'm thinking free air vs. direct burial, full rating vs derated for multiple conductors, 60 deg. vs 90 deg. Oh, any high ambient conditions? 100% loading or 80% loading?
Like David said!

Bill
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"Why not the best?"
Jimmy Carter

 

[Artisi]

Thanks guy- problem now solved

 

[Sparkyman]

4mm sq ?

 

[Artisi]

It was only 2m run in air from the switch board so used 4mm2.

Thanks again.