Electric pipe organ circuits shall be arranged so that 26 AWG and 28 AWG conductors are protected from overcurrent by an overcurrent device rated not more than _____.
a) 2A
b) 4A
c) 6A
d) 8A
See answer and applicable Code reference
The correct answer is: c) 6A
The installation requirements for pipe organs are outlined in Art. 650. As specifically noted in Sec. 650.8, "Circuits shall be so arranged that 26 AWG and 28 AWG conductors shall be protected by an overcurrent device rated at not more than 6A. Other conductor sizes shall be protected in accordance with their ampacity. A common return conductor shall not require overcurrent protection."
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Mike Holt is the owner of Mike Holt Enterprises (www.MikeHolt.com), one of the largest electrical publishers in the United States. He earned a master's degree in the Business Administration Program (MBA) from the University of Miami. He earned his reputation as a National Electrical Code (NEC) expert by working his way up through the electrical trade. Formally a construction editor for two different trade publications, Mike started his career as an apprentice electrician and eventually became a master electrician, an electrical inspector, a contractor, and an educator. Mike has taught more than 1,000 classes on 30 different electrical-related subjects — ranging from alarm installations to exam preparation and voltage drop calculations. He continues to produce seminars, videos, books, and online training for the trade as well as contribute monthly Code content to EC&M magazine.
