Question 12037 of 731 · Texas Journeyman Electrician Exam
NEC 2026 standard method: a dwelling has a 1,200 VA dishwasher, 900 VA disposal, 4,500 W water heater and a 7,680 VA EVSE. What is the combined load for these four items?
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Correct answer to question 12037
- A: 14,280 VA
Explanation
EVSE is excluded from the 75 % fastened-in-place appliance rule (120.53), so only three appliances remain and they count at 100 %: 6,600 VA. The EVSE adds its nameplate 7,680 VA (120.57), total 14,280 VA.
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