The red wire is usually the b phase 120v. The bare copper wire is the ground.
Nec 210 4 Multiwire Branch Circuits
Branch circuit wiring diagram. Why are multiwire branch circuits used. Branch circuits for 120 volt circuits are usually 15 amp or 20 amp circuits although occasionally they will be larger than that. Multi wire branch circuit wiring diagrams. This photo is an example of a multiwire branch circuit preferred wiring diagram. The amperage of each branch circuit can be read by the printing on the lever of each circuit breaker. See example diagrams below.
Multiwire branch circuits that supply devices or equipment on the same yoke must also be provided with a means to disconnect simultaneously all ungrounded conductors that supply those devices or equipment at the point where the branch circuit originates 2104b fig. This photo is an example of a multiwire branch circuit incorrect wiring diagram. This wiring diagram illustrates installing a 15 amp circuit breaker for a 120 volt branch circuit. Wiring for two 20 amp 120 volt circuit breaker. The white wire is the neutral providing return current for both of the a and b phase 120v. Receptacle ground connection diagram shown separately.
The 142 awg cable for this circuit includes 2 conductors and 1 ground wire. For 249 volt circuits the amperage is more often 30 40 or 50 amps. Multiwire branch circuits can offer fewer conductors reduce the raceway size and reduce voltage. A multiwire branch circuit in the electrical code is defined as a branch circuit that consists of two or more ungrounded conductors two or more hot wires that have a voltage between them they are not on the same electrical phase and so are connected to different buses in the electrical panel and a grounded conductor the neutral wire. A 15 amp circuit is usually used for wall receptacle outlets and room light fixtures. 3dwelling unit branch circuits can supply only loads within or associated with the dwelling unit.
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