CalculationsQuestion 7 of 110
A dwelling has one 4-kW electric clothes dryer. What value must be used as the dryer demand load in the service calculation?
a.4,000 VA
b.4,500 VA
c.5,000 VA
d.5,500 VA
Explanation
The dryer load is the nameplate rating or 5,000 VA, whichever is larger. Since 4,000 VA is below 5,000 VA, 5,000 VA must be used.
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