Ampacity Calculations for:

Wiring Location: Array to Disconnect (Direct Current)

All calculations show minimum sizing for ampacity

Actual wire sizing may be larger for voltage drop or other factors
All calculations are according the the 2005 National Electric Code

Initial Input Values

Amps Amps
Isc (Short Circuit Current) 8.20
Number of circuits 8.20 X 1 = 8.2
Maximum Circuit Current
(NEC 690.8 (A)(1+2) 8.20 X 125% = 10.25
Overcurrent device rating
(NEC 690.8 (B)(1) 10.25 X 125% = 12.81
Minimum overcurrent device 15.00 OK
SIZE AWG #
Chosen Conductor Type
THHN, RHW-2 or USE-2 10

Conductor Derating
NEC 690.31 (C) ref (NEC 310.16)
Conductor 90°C Ampacity 30
Conduit Fill Derating 8 30.00 X .70 = 21.00
Temperature Derating °F 105-113 21.00 X .87 = 18.27

Ampacity vs. Overcurrent Device

Conductor Ampacity Check 18.27 ≥ 10.25 OK
Conductor to Overcurrent Check 18.27 ≥ 15.00 OK

Use This Calculation for over current protection and wire sizing for Stringers coming from
Solar Panels. Get ISC from Product PDF

Input Data into Yellow Fields

Red Field need to Say OK