Question 12039 of 850 · Texas Journeyman Electrician Exam
Under the NEC 2026, a feeder supplies a 40 A continuous load and no noncontinuous load. Which pair of values is correct?
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Correct answer to question 12039
- C: Load calc 40 A, conductor at least 50 A
Explanation
120.5(E) keeps the 125 % factor out of the load calculation, so the calculated load is 40 A. When the feeder conductors and OCPD are sized (215.2, 215.3), the continuous load is still taken at 125 %: 40 x 1.25 = 50 A.
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