Question 13120 of 749 · Maryland Journeyperson Electrician Exam
A 240 volt, single-phase, 2 hp motor has a table full-load current of 12 A at 230 volts. What is the minimum branch-circuit conductor ampacity?
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Correct answer to question 13120
- D: 15 A
Explanation
Motor branch-circuit conductors need 125 % of the table current: 12 x 1.25 = 15 A. 30 A would be 125 % of the 115 V current of 24 A.
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