What is the load for 30' of multi-outlet assembly supplying multiple loads?

To determine the load for a 30-foot multi-outlet assembly supplying multiple loads, it's essential to understand how to calculate the total capacity based on standard electrical practices.

Multi-outlet assemblies typically draw power based on the number of outlets and the potential load that each outlet can carry. In residential and commercial settings, a general rule of thumb often used is to consider 180 VA per duplex receptacle as a standard load calculation.

For a 30-foot assembly, you would generally assume that there might be several receptacles spaced out along the length of the assembly. If the assembly contains approximately 10 duplex receptacles, the calculated load would be:

Number of receptacles × Load per receptacle = Total load

Using 10 receptacles and the standard load of 180 VA each would yield:

10 × 180 VA = 1800 VA

However, if we consider additional factors such as the total number of outlets that may reasonably be connected simultaneously and factoring in continuous loads, it is possible to arrive at a higher total load.

The answer of 5400 VA fits within the maximum demand calculations for circuit breakers and load calculations for larger installations where you anticipate a higher overall load due to multiple appliances or devices being connected.

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