Equipment & SystemsQuestion 277 of 521
Per NEC Table 430.248, what is the full-load current of a 2 HP, single-phase, 230 V motor?
a.12 A
b.24 A
c.10 A
d.17 A
Explanation
Table 430.248 lists 12 A for a 2 HP, 230 V single-phase motor. 24 A is the same HP at 115 V, 10 A is a 1.5 HP 230 V motor, and 17 A is a 3 HP 230 V motor.
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