Equipment & SystemsQuestion 295 of 521
Per NEC Table 430.248, what is the full-load current of a 1 HP, single-phase, 115 V motor?
a.9.8 A
b.13.8 A
c.16 A
d.20 A
Explanation
Table 430.248 lists 16 A for a 1 HP, 115 V single-phase motor. 9.8 A is 1/2 HP, 13.8 A is 3/4 HP, and 20 A is 1.5 HP at 115 V.
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