Question 13084 of 731 · Texas Journeyman Electrician Exam

What minimum conductor ampacity is required for a 5 hp, 230 volt, single-phase motor? (Table full-load current 28 A.)

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Correct answer to question 13084

  • D: 35 A

Explanation

The minimum branch-circuit conductor ampacity is 125 % of the table value: 28 x 1.25 = 35 A. 56 A is the 115 V full-load current for 5 hp, and 32.2 A applies 115 %.

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