![]() ![]() An overload is where the current is more than the equipment ampere rating and the overload may result in overheating and damaging equipment. Overloads are not a fault condition, overloads happen when there is excessive current in the circuit. Section 430.6(A)(2) indicates the ampere rating (FLA) provided on the motor nameplate is used to size the overload protective devices that protects the motor, motor controller, and motor branch-circuit conductors. Section 430.6(A)(1) explains for a motor of this type, Table 430.250 that shows the full-load current (FLC) of motors, shall be used to determine the ampacity of conductors or ampere ratings of switches, branch-circuit short-circuit and ground-fault protection, instead of the actual ampere rating marked on the motor nameplate. ![]() Check with your local code official to determine which code applies to your location.Īrticle 430 covers motors, motor conductors, motor protection, motor controllers, motor control circuits, and motor control centers. With, you have the option to purchase a practice test kit based on the 2014, 2017, 2020 or 2023 NEC. Master Electrician Practice Exams by Ray Holder.Journeyman Electrician Practice Exams by Ray Holder.To prepare for your actual Electrician Exam, these two practice exams by Ray Holder (Master Electrician and Certified Electrical Trade Instructor) have 300 questions with fully explained answers: This practice test is broken into sections (Journeyman and Master) and is based on the 2020 NEC and 2023 NEC where indicated. ![]() State exams cover such areas as Electrical Theory, Trade Knowledge, Grounding and Bonding, Wiring Methods and Installation, Overcurrent Protection, Load Calculations, etc. Most states require an electrician to pass an exam to receive a journeyman or master electrician license. Take a free Electrician Practice Test to see what kind of questions are on actual electrician license exams. ![]()
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