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Spliting Power Cable -- Off the shelf solution

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CocytusME

Mechanical
Sep 25, 2014
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Morning,

I'm hoping someone can help me answer this simple question. My experience is in mechanical design, so simple electrical questions like this come up all the time that I can't answer.

I have a single 20V 200A output from a power supply, and I would like to distribute it between four separate equal loads. How can I split the cable properly?

Is there an off the shelf junction box with a buss bar that will split one input into four output cables? (Is there a fancy one that includes volt and amp monitoring?)

Please and Thank you for any help.
 
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Also, I'm looking minimize the size of this part. I know this can be done with a full distribution box, but can it fit in a box less than 6" in any direction?
 
Use a power distribution block.

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One of a kind installation, or are you going to put in this "thing" in a customer's plant?

(Hint: Get an electrician. Permit. )
 
Try the Schneider 98080LBA series of distribution blocks. The 98080LBA362104 or 9080LBA363104 might be suitable depending on what sizes of wire you are using. It will likely be over 6" in one direction.
 
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Are there any distribution blocks like these that come enclosed (NEMA 3R) so they can be hooked up with conduit and put outside?
 
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