Question 12117 of 871 · Maryland Journeyperson Electrician Exam
Nine 5 kW electric dryers in a multifamily building are on one service. Using the NEC 2020 or 2023 dryer demand factors, what is the dryer load?
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Correct answer to question 12117
- A: 24,750 VA
Explanation
9 x 5,000 VA = 45,000 VA. The demand factor for nine dryers is 55 % (Table 220.54), so the load is 24,750 VA.
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