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    80% rated breakers

    Most manufacturers advertise their breakers at 80% and in some cases 100%. I understand the NEC rules and its intent. My question is what happens to a 80% breaker which is loaded at 100%? Example: A distribution panel contains a mixture of lights and receptacles. The panel load is 80A. The...

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