Electrical Exam Term
Feeder
The circuit conductors between the service equipment (or the source of a separately derived system) and the final branch-circuit overcurrent device.
Detailed Explanation
Feeders carry power from the main panel to subpanels or large equipment. Feeder conductors must be sized based on the calculated load they will carry, with consideration for voltage drop (recommended maximum of 3% for feeders). NEC Article 215 covers feeder requirements, including minimum ampacity, overcurrent protection, and grounding.
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