Branch-circuit conductors supplying a single continuous-duty motor shall have an ampacity not less than _____ rating A. 125% of the motor’s nameplate current B. 125% of the motors full-load current as determined by 430.6(a)(1) C. 125% of the motor’s full locked-rotor D. 80% of the motors full-load current.

Branch-circuit conductors supplying a single continuous-duty motor shall have an ampacity not less than _____ rating A. 125% of the motor’s nameplate current B. 125% of the motors full-load current as determined by 430.6(a)(1) C. 125% of the motor’s full locked-rotor D. 80% of the motors full-load current.

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Chapter34: Motor Installation

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