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A motor disconnect must have an ampere rating of at least what percent of the motor's full load current?

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  1. 115%
  2. 100%
  3. 125%

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  1. EC&M: NEC Motors Part 9 www.ecmweb.com/maintenance-repair-operations/motors/article/21250101/nec-motors-part-9 Checked 2026-10-10.

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