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which table in the Canadian Electrical code identifies the constructional features and voltage rating of standard wires and cables?

Table 2

Table 3

Table 4

Table D1 (correct)

What is the smallest conductor size that can be used for power supply circuits? Rule:4-002

No. 14 AWG copper , No, 8 AWG aluminum

No. 14 AWG copper, No. 12 AWG aluminum (correct)

No. 10 AWG copper, No. 12 AWG aluminum

No. 12 AWG copper , No. 8 AWG aluminum

What three main factors must be considered when selecting the proper conductor insulation type? Rule: 4-000, 4-002, 4-004

The voltage rating, the temperature rating and insulation rating

The voltage rating, condition of use, insulation rating

The voltage rating, the temperature rating and the condition of use (correct)

current rating, resistance rating and voltage rating

What is the largest wire size in AWG?

No. 0000 AWG Signup and view all the answers

What are the units of measure for wires larger than the AWG sizes and what is the smallest gauge of those units?

kcmil 250 (kcmil) Signup and view all the answers

What size of aluminum conductor would have a similar resistance and ampacity, over the same length, as a #8 AWG copper conductor?

AWG 6 aluminum Signup and view all the answers

Minimum work space around electrical equipment Rule: 2-308

1 m with secure footing Signup and view all the answers

What is maximum allowable conductor temperature for NMWU cable? Table 19 (page 484)

60'C Signup and view all the answers

XLPE is an acronym or abbreviation for what ?

cross-linked polyethylene Signup and view all the answers

Why does NMD90 Heatex cable not have a white conductor?

It is used for 240-V heating circuits, connected line to line, with no neutral needed. Signup and view all the answers

What are the main differences between ACWU90 and TECK90 cables?

ACWU90 conductors are aluminum, whereas TECK90 conductors are copper, ACWU90 cables do not have an inner jacket around the conductors like TECK90 conductors do. Signup and view all the answers

What extra component does AC90 ISO-BX cable have?

An extra insulated bond conductor Signup and view all the answers

What are the trade names for three- and -four conductor neutral supported cable?

Triplex and Quadruplex Signup and view all the answers

What type of buildings are cables with an FT4 rating suitable for?

Non-combustible buildings Signup and view all the answers

What purpose were TECK90 cables originally designed for?

For use in Canadian mines Signup and view all the answers

What condition of use is TECK90 suitable for that ACWU90 is not?

For exposed wiring in dry locations where exposed to corrosive action, if suitable for corrosive conditions encountered. Signup and view all the answers

What type of service are neutral-supported conductors suitable for?

Over head or above ground Signup and view all the answers

What table provides the voltage ratings and construction of wires and cables? page-732

Table D1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the voltage rating of TECK90 cable? page 732

It is available in three voltage ratings: 600 V, 1000 V and 5000 V Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the original manufacturer of MI cable?

Pyrotenax Signup and view all the answers

What is the smallest size of flexible conduit allowed ? Rule: 12-1004

12 trade size, not more than 1.5 m Signup and view all the answers

What is type DB2 thin-wall conduit used for? Rule: 12-1150

underground burial installations Signup and view all the answers

In what applications do we need a plastic bushing installed? Rule: 12-906

When using #8 AWG wire or larger in a conduit Signup and view all the answers

What type of connector is required to install EMT outdoors?

rain tight connector Signup and view all the answers