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jjones1941
May 23, 2009, 04:20 AM
I am familiar with the formula to determine volt drop at one location. Is there a formula available to find volt drop for two or more locations on the same circuit?

Presently, I find voltage at the first drop, then use the volt drop formula for the second location, using the voltage at the first drop as my starting voltage, then proceed from there.

Is my explanation as clear as mud? Hope you can see what I am trying to accomplish.

Thanks

tkrussell
May 23, 2009, 04:26 AM
No, you need to do the calcs for each segment of the circuit. Makes sense if you think about it. As the distance increases to each load, the load drops as you continue onto the remaining circuit.

There are no shortcuts, your doing it the proper way.

jjones1941
May 23, 2009, 04:39 AM
OK, appreciate your input