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Does anyone know where you can apply the higher ampacities listed in table 2 for 14 / 12 / 10 AWG?
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Does anyone know where you can apply the higher ampacities listed in table 2 for 14 / 12 / 10 AWG?
When derating is nessisary, or when a code rule requires you to calculate the required wire size for a given situation.

Off hand, that's motors, capacitors, heat, welders and transformers.
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