QUESTION 12The proper way to determine the required over-current protection is to:determine the FLA based on the nameplate.Use the standard rule of thumb that the over-current protection shall be 7 to 10x the locked rotor amps.determine the watts by converting the HP rating on the nameplate to watts.to determine the FLC by looking up the value in the appropriate table(s) in the NEC as they relate to the horsepower of the motor.

There are several ways to determine the requirement of overcurrent protection as there should be an…

QUESTION 12 The proper way to determine the required over-current protection is to: determine the FLA based on the nameplate. O Use the standard rule of thumb that the over-current protection shall be 7 to 10x the locked rotor amps. O determine the watts by converting the HP rating on the nameplate to watts. O to determine the FLC by looking up the value in the appropriate table(s) in the NEC as they relate to the horsepower of the motor.

QUESTION 12 The proper way to determine the required over-current protection is to: determine the FLA based on the nameplate. O Use the standard rule of thumb that the over-current protection shall be 7 to 10x the locked rotor amps. O determine the watts by converting the HP rating on the nameplate to watts. O to determine the FLC by looking up the value in the appropriate table(s) in the NEC as they relate to the horsepower of the motor.

Delmar's Standard Textbook Of Electricity

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337900348

Author:Stephen L. Herman

Publisher:Stephen L. Herman

Chapter34: Motor Installation

Section: Chapter Questions

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