Question 12014 of 731 · Texas Journeyman Electrician Exam
Under the NEC 2026, what is the demand factor for 15 household electric dryers on one feeder?
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Correct answer to question 12014
- B: 43 %
Explanation
For 12 to 23 dryers the factor is 47 % minus 1 % for each dryer above 11 (120.54 and Table 120.54). 15 dryers are 4 above 11, so 47 - 4 = 43 %.
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