I have an installation of a new compressor rated 330A. The manufacture reccomends fusing at least x1.15. This is ~380A. I have an existing feed utilizing 500MCM which is good for 380A. Can I fuse at 400A since my load is still under the ampacity of the wire? Code reference? Thanks.
Fusing Question
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Yes you can. 240.4(B) allows you to go to the next higher standard rating, and 240.6(A) has the standard ratings.
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1.15 seem like that may be overload setting, not fusing. You can go up to 1.75 x FLA for a compressor. Also if the compressor is a continuous load, you must use the FLA x 1.25. So your fuse size may be as high as 600 amps and wire capacity 330 amps x 1.25 = 413 amps. If this is correct the 500 kcm would not be adequate. Suggest you verify these figures before you go any further.
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