Question 13065 of 790 · California General Electrician Exam
A box has a marked volume of 18.0 cubic inches and will contain only 12 AWG conductors with no fittings, devices or grounding conductors. What is the maximum number of conductors permitted?
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Correct answer to question 13065
- A: 8
Explanation
Each 12 AWG conductor requires 2.25 cu in, so 18.0 / 2.25 = 8 conductors. Using the 14 AWG allowance of 2.0 cu in would wrongly give 9.
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