Keith Lane, P.E., RCDD, LEED AP, Vice President - Engineering, SASCO, Seattle
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Codes and Standards
November 1, 2004
Comparing Series-Rated and Fully Rated Electrical Systems
There is so much misunderstanding and biased information concerning series-rated systems. A fully rated system has advantages over a series-rated system, but the latter is a viable option and can provide savings to owners, especially in areas of high available fault current and in a network utility or large service area with high AIC ratings.
By Keith Lane, P.E., RCDD, LEED AP, Vice President - Engineering, SASCO, Seattle