Continuous Load: what is "maximum current" | Electrician Talk
From the 2023 NEC. Article 100 Definition: Continuous Load: A load where the maximum current is expected to continue for 3 hours or more. 210.20(A) Continuous and Noncontinuous Loads. …
Continuous vs non Continuous loads in residential - Electrician Talk
Aug 30, 2024 · continuous load unless it can be shown that in normal operation it will not persist for a) a total of more than 1 h in any 2 h period if the load does not exceed 225 A; or b) a total …
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May 25, 2014 · In a restaurant, would kitchen equipment be considered continuous load? Most grills and ovens will be on most of the day in these establishments. I was told no by someone I …
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May 10, 2015 · An example of a continuous load would be lighting. An example of a non-continuous load would be ovens, because they are thermostat controlled to cycle on and off …
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Mar 17, 2015 · Basically any load that runs over 3 hours is considered a continuous load. Some loads like electric heat and fixed storage water heaters under 120 gallons are considered a …
Continuous vs Non-Continuous Loads - Electrician Talk
Aug 22, 2018 · So this brings up my question. Something that has a non-continuous load might turn on and off all day, but at the initial startup, there is a potential for the current to be much …
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Dec 17, 2014 · A continuous load is defined as a load where the maximum current is expected to continue for 3 hours or more. Most overcurrent devices will not be continuous duty rated, and …
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Oct 29, 2022 · The critical issue is that this is a continuous load receptacle specifically for an EV; and a majority of people are looking at it like it is a general use receptacle (non-continous) or a …
electrical - Continuous Load Definition for Feeder Wire - Home ...
Aug 13, 2017 · 3 I understand that for feeder wire from a service entry panel to a subpanel the conductor wires need to be sized according to 125% of the continuous load plus 100% of the …
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Sep 28, 2015 · Got a call today about a hot breaker. 24 amps running continuously on a 20amp breaker. All day, all night. Doesn't normally trip, until they turn on the coffer machine; which …