Question 12042 of 931 · Texas Journeyman Electrician Exam
NEC 2026 standard method: 2,800 ft2 dwelling, two small-appliance and one laundry circuit, 1,200 VA dishwasher, 800 VA disposal, 4,500 W water heater, 1,100 VA microwave, 12 kW range, 5 kW dryer, 10 kW heat (larger than AC) and an EVSE with no nameplate data. What is the calculated load?
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Correct answer to question 12042
- B: 41,385 VA
Explanation
Lighting 5,600 VA + 4,500 VA = 10,100 VA, demand 5,485 VA; four appliances 7,600 VA x 75 % = 5,700 VA; range 8,000; dryer 5,000; heat 10,000; EVSE 7,200 VA (120.57, not in the 75 % group). Total 41,385 VA.
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