Re: Copper buss-bar from copper tubing

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Subject:		Re: Copper buss-bar from copper tubing
From:		Robert L. Nuckolls, III (nuckolls.bob@cox.net)
Date:		Mon Oct 06 - 5:21 PM

At 07:06 PM 10/6/2008 -0500, you wrote:
>
>
>Hi Lynn,
>
>I considered that part with my recent order from B&C.  However, from a 
>previous email on this list (dated Sun, 18 May 2008 13:15:58 -0500), the 
>.5" width was considered marginal for the edge distance even though it has 
>performed well in the field.  I was looking for a better alternative.

   That IS bus bar stock made from brass (several
   times higher resistance than copper) but narrow
   enough for use at the relatively low currents
   experienced at the breaker panel.

   For conductors in the cranking current path,
   real copper is much better.

   Bob. . .