Question 8049 of 844 · Washington 01 Journey Level Electrician Exam
A room air conditioner is the only load on a 20 ampere individual branch circuit. What is its maximum marked rating?
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Correct answer to question 8049
- A: 80 percent of the branch-circuit rating
Explanation
Section 440.62(B) limits a cord-and-plug connected room air conditioner to 80 percent of the rating of a branch circuit that supplies no other loads. On a 20 ampere circuit that is 16 A.
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