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Motor circuits only; the running current should be no greater than 80% of wire ampacity. Breaker may be sized anywhere from 125% to 250% of the wire and motor nameplate full-load current. Example: 12 gauge wire with 20 Amp breaker, measured load 18 Amp. This circuit is overloaded, load should be 80% of 20A or 16A max. Wiring method: ................
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