Overcurrent devices Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

According to the NEC®, the ampacity of branch circuit conductors must be derated when there are more than how many current-carrying conductors in a raceway? - correct answer 3 Air conditioning overcurrent protective devices can never exceed what percentage of the motor-rated load current or the branch circuit selection current (whichever is greater)? - correct answer 225% Conductors must be derated when installed in conduit - correct answer on or above rooftops Continuous loads are cal...

What is the result if the neutral wire becomes open on a multiwire circuit having unequal loads? Select one: a. The load of higher resistance would overheat and probably be damaged. b. The load of lesser resistance would overheat and probably be damaged. c. No effect until one load is turned off or opens. d. No effect. The load of higher resistance would overheat and probably be damaged. Refer to Figure 128.202. ___ volts are applied across the water heater element. S...

Complete Solutions Manual for Electrical Wiring Commercial, 18th Edition by Phil Simmons, Ray C. Mullin, Mark C. Ode ; ISBN13: 9780357767108.....(Full Chapters included Chapter 1 to 22)...1. Commercial Building Plans and Specifications. 2. Reading Electrical Working Drawings--Entry Level. 3. General Requirements for Conductors. 4. Branch Circuits. 5. Switches and Receptacles. 6. Wiring Methods. 7. Motor and Appliance Circuits. 8. Feeder Installation and Load Calculation. 9. Special Syste...

TFM12 Test with 100% Correct Answers REVISED & VERIFIED 2023//2024 What is used to protect transformers or other devices supplied from power-supply conductors? - ANSWER A. An overcurrent device not rated over 20 Amperes. What does PLFA stand for? - ANSWER Power Limited Fire Alarm What does NPLFA stand for? - ANSWER Non-Power Limited Fire Alarm What material must NPLFA circuit conductors be made from? - ANSWER Solid or stranded copper What is a single station detector? - ANSWER Batt...

Worn motor bearings are most to result in a(n)___. continuous overload A high-level short circuit current may exceed ___. 50,000A` Accidental contact between an electrical conductor and a grounded enclosure is called a(n)___. ground fault Most arcing faults begin as ___. ground faults A plug fuse with a hexagonal cap has a maximum amperage rating of ___. 15A Under normal operation and at currents near its ampere rating, a fuse operates as a ___. conductor...

Electrical Level 3 Module 1 Load Calculations and Branch Feeder Circuits Quiz_ 2022. According to the NEC®, the ampacity of branch circuit conductors must be derated when there are more than how many current-carrying conductors in a raceway? Air conditioning overcurrent protective devices can never exceed what percentage of the motor-rated load current or the branch circuit selection current (whichever is greater)? Conductors must be derated when installed in conduit Continuous load...

What does PLFA stand for? - Answer- Power Limited Fire Alarm What does NPLFA stand for? - Answer- Non Power Limited Fire Alarm What material must NPLFA circuit conductors be made from - Answer- Only solid or stranded copper is permitted What is a single station detector? - Answer- Battery powered smoke detectors that do not communicate off premises. What is a multiple station detector? - Answer- Mains powered smoke detectors with battery backup that are linked together, so that if on...

Complete Test Bank for Electrical Wiring Commercial, 18th Edition by Phil Simmons, Ray C. Mullin, Mark C. Ode ; ISBN13: 9780357767108...(Full Chapters included Chapter 1 to 22)...1. Commercial Building Plans and Specifications. 2. Reading Electrical Working Drawings--Entry Level. 3. General Requirements for Conductors. 4. Branch Circuits. 5. Switches and Receptacles. 6. Wiring Methods. 7. Motor and Appliance Circuits. 8. Feeder Installation and Load Calculation. 9. Special Systems. 10. ...

Duty on escalator and moving walk driving machine motors shall be rated as ___. Select one: a. continuous b. intermittent c. varying d. periodic e. short-time -answer- a. continuous Each carnival ride and concession shall be provided with a fused disconnect switch located within sight of and within ___ feet of the operator's station. Select one: a. 8 b. 10 c. 6 d. 25 e. 50 -answer- c. 6 An RV campground has 150 campsites with electrical power. Twenty-five of the campsites are ...