Min cross-section: [ A = \fracI_\textsc \times \sqrttk ]
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Calculate how much current the equipment will draw under normal conditions. Three Phase: (P = Watts, V = Voltage, PF = Power Factor) 2. Select the Protective Device ( Incap I sub n Min cross-section: [ A = \fracI_\textsc \times \sqrttk
I=PV×PFcap I equals the fraction with numerator cap P and denominator cap V cross cap P cap F end-fraction (Where is Power in Watts, is Voltage, and PFcap P cap F is Power Factor, usually 1.0 for resistive loads). Step 2: Select the Protective Device ( Incap I sub n V = Voltage