Question #1:
According to <R83>, all circuits protected by the 30A circuit breaker must use gauge 14 AWG or larger wire. The "Power Distribution Diagram" depicts the Globe motors as being attached to the 30A breaker through V884 speed controllers. The problem is that the leads that come out of the Globe Motors are gauge 18 AWG, which is smaller than 14 AWG. Is it a violation of <R83> to attach Globe Motors to the 30A breaker as depicted in the "Power Distribution Diagram," or is it sufficient to butt-splice the leads to gauge 14 AWG wire and use that for the remainder of the circuit?
Question #2:
To clarify, must the crimp terminals used with 6 AWG wire be soldered for them to be in compliance with <G.4.1.4> (Wire Terminations in "Guidelines, Tips and Good Practices" supplement), or are these simply suggestions?


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