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sparky4ever29 · 2026-05-15T05:17:54-04:00

**Question:** *A single-phase, 240V motor has an NEC table full-load current of 28A and is protected by an inverse-time circuit breaker for branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protection. Assuming the calculated size allows the motor to start, what is the maximum standard breaker size permitted by the NEC?* Drop your answer AND NEC reference if you know it ⚡ **💬 Comment & discuss below.** **⚠️** *Disclaimer: Question may be simplified or test interpretation — verify all answers with NEC text.* ⚡ Happy FRIDAY! and have a great weekend! Learn something! ⚡ Credit: [TRADEHOG.NET](https://fasttraxsystem.com/portal/u/sparky4ever29/tradehog.net) ⚡

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