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Originally Posted by ceclmc
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According to the definition in Article 100, continuous load means that it continues for 3 hours or more.
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Just a small clarifications, but one that is pretty important.
A continuous load is one where
"A load where the maximum current is expected to continue for 3 hours or more."
Very little in a home would actually be considered a continuous load. Some things, like electric heat and water heaters must be considered a continuous load, but I am referring to lighting and receptacle circuits.
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