Question 12030 of 871 · Maryland Journeyperson Electrician Exam
Five 5 kW household dryers are supplied by one feeder. What is the calculated dryer load under the NEC 2020/2023?
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Correct answer to question 12030
- B: 21,250 VA
Explanation
Five dryers at 5,000 VA each give 25,000 VA (220.54 and Table 220.54). The demand factor for five dryers is 85 % in the NEC 2020/2023, so 25,000 x 0.85 = 21,250 VA.
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