Question 12082 of 1003 · California General Electrician Exam
Under the NEC 2020 or 2023, what is the feeder load for 25 household electric dryers rated 5,000 W each?
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Correct answer to question 12082
- B: 42,500 VA
Explanation
Each dryer counts at 5,000 VA (220.54): 25 x 5,000 = 125,000 VA. For 24 to 42 dryers the factor is 35 % minus 0.5 % per dryer above 23: 35 - 1 = 34 %. 125,000 VA x 0.34 = 42,500 VA.
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