table lamp cord max lenght?
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Hi in my master exam i got a question that say:how is the maximun lenght of a table lamp?
:grin: by the way i pased my exam!:grin::grin:
My guess is just short of the ceiling.
Oh, and congrats!
Jim W in Tampa
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Generally it is 6 feet. That is reason for the 6 ft rule on receptacles.
LarryFine
Master Electrician Electric Contractor Richmond VA
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No; that would dictate the minimum length.
jetlag
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What came first , chicken or egg ? Did the code decide on the 6 ft rule for recepts because 6 ft is the standard cord on most equipt or did the the mfg companys decide on the 6 ft cord because of the code 6 ft rule . My guess is the mfg came first because I have read where the 6 ft rule was made in the code because because of standard length cords. I have seen a few things with 8 ft cord , I wonder if the 6 ft cord is considered a max allowed ? I think this was a trick type question .
Pierre C Belarge
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Manufacturers follow both codes and standards. For particular types of products designed/manufactured there may be more than one standard with the possible chance of the NEC affecting the process. Table lamps can have cords longer than 6ft.
The question is poorly worded, as it seems someone wrote it based on the code in 210.52
The question is poorly worded, as it seems someone wrote it based on the code in 210.52
jetlag
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We didnt see the test question, it could have been worded a little differently originally .
Pierre C Belarge
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We didnt see the test question, it could have been worded a little differently originally .
Welcome to the internet.
As in most exams. There is always a few questions that are vague and all you can do is "best guess" the answer.
Pierre C Belarge
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Without a doubt. Unfortunately, I teach for test prep, and the poorly worded questions alway cause grief.
readydave8
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- electrician
I agree. ..................................We didnt see the test question, it could have been worded a little differently originally .
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