Ah but this is different, for fire prevention you are concerned about Joule heating of the wire, this is resistive heating by definition, so what matters is current in the wire. The load could be perfectly reactive ie consume 0 W and still provoke Joule heating of the wire.
So wire size depends on A, and since the V are known (115V), it makes sense that the VA _of the load_ be used in calculating the conductor size . Michel ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 2:53 AM Subject: Re: Battery shapes > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Michel Jullian > > Also there is no such thing as reactive heating, by definition. > > <><><><><><> > > Thank you. I appreciate hearing the voice of sanity. The NFPA has > insisted that KVA be used in calculating the conductor size for the NEC > in lieu of KW. Absolute insanity. > > Terry > ___________________________________________________ > Try the New Netscape Mail Today! > Virtually Spam-Free | More Storage | Import Your Contact List > http://mail.netscape.com >
