⚡ QUESTION OF THE WEEK ⚡
A 5 HP, 230-volt, single-phase motor is rated for continuous duty and has a service factor of 1.15. The motor nameplate indicates a full-load current of 22 amperes.
The branch-circuit conductors are copper THHN, and the terminals are rated 75°C.
What are the minimum branch-circuit conductor size and the maximum initial overload setting permitted under 430.32(A)(1)?
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⚡ 2026 NEC
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