Question 8033 of 938 · Maryland Journeyperson Electrician Exam
A motor is connected wye-start, delta-run. Conductors between the controller and the motor are selected at what portion of the full-load current?
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Correct answer to question 8033
- D: 58 percent of the motor full-load current
Explanation
Section 430.22(C) bases the conductors between controller and motor in a wye-start, delta-run connection on 58 percent of the motor full-load current. Each set of windings carries only part of the line current.
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