Will 68A of 208V be on both phases?

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The discussion centers on the electrical design for apartment units, specifically regarding the distribution of 68A of 208V across two phases. The question raised is whether the 68A load will be shared between both phases or concentrated on one. It is clarified that if the load were a single device, such as a commercial water heater, all 68A would flow through one phase at any given moment. This indicates that the load does not split evenly across phases but can be concentrated. Understanding this concept is crucial for proper electrical design in the project.
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Hello,

I am an Electrical Engineering Technologist student and we have a design project that i am trying to understand. We are feeding apartment units with 82A of 120V and 68A of 208V. I am going to feed each with two phase lines and a neutral. What I am not sure about is if the 68A of 208V will be on both phases or not. Any clarification would be great!

Thank you.
 
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Well - simplify your thinking

if all that 208 load were a single 68 amp device, say a commercial water heater,
at any instant would all 68 amps flow in one phase and out the other?

and you already knew the answer to that.

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