1) What is the allowable ampacity of a single #2 THHN conductor that is installed in a conduit with eight total current-carrying conductors? Assume the conduit is located on the roof (1/4” above the roof) in Nebraska (maximum ambient temperature is 42 degrees Celsius). 2) What is the allowable ampacity of a #8 AWG TW conductor installed in a dry location with an ambient temperature of 52 degrees Fahrenheit?.

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1) What is the allowable ampacity of a single #2 THHN conductor that is installed in a conduit with eight total current-carrying conductors? Assume the conduit is located on the roof (1/4” above the roof) in Nebraska (maximum ambient temperature is 42 degrees Celsius).

2) What is the allowable ampacity of a #8 AWG TW conductor installed in a dry location with an ambient temperature of 52 degrees Fahrenheit?. 

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