For the 25-ft feeder tap rule, a ____ is the minimum size allowed if the overcurrent protection on the tap conductor's line side is 600 amperes.

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According to the NEC (National Electrical Code), the 25-ft feeder tap rule allows a tap conductor to be protected at a maximum of one-third of the rating of the overcurrent device protecting the feeder. Therefore, for a 600-ampere overcurrent protection, the minimum size allowed for the tap conductor is 200 amperes (600/3 = 200).

For the 25-Ft Feeder Tap Rule, a ____ Is the Minimum