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In article , mm wrote:
On Sat, 04 Aug 2007 22:58:03 GMT, "Wade Lippman"
wrote:


And don't forget, the wire is 90degree and the panel and breaker are
75degree; yet the 55a limit is as though they were 60degree. So the extra 5
amps is not a big deal.


I don't understand any of the 3 degree things.


Temperature rating of the insulation (some insulating materials can withstand
higher temperatures than others).

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