Branch Circuits & WiringQuestion 228 of 521
For the combined feeder plus branch circuit, the NEC informational note recommends total voltage drop not exceed what percentage?
a.3%
b.2%
c.8%
d.5%
Explanation
The informational notes recommend not more than 3% on the feeder and not more than 5% combined for feeder plus branch. 3% alone is the branch-circuit figure, and 2% or 8% are not the recommended totals.
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