8. Where the nameplate of an air-conditioning unit specifies the minimum ampacity required for the supply conductors, must the electrician increase this ampacity by 25% to determine the correct ampacity for the conductors that will supply the air- conditioning unit? Explain.

8. Where the nameplate of an air-conditioning unit specifies the minimum ampacity required for the supply conductors, must the electrician increase this ampacity by 25% to determine the correct ampacity for the conductors that will supply the air- conditioning unit? Explain.

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Chapter20: Special-purpose Outlets For Ranges, Counter-mounted Cooking Unit , And Wall-mounted Oven

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