CB for motor

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elec_eng

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480V, 3ph 3/4hp motor, 1.6 FLA..

Per table 430.52, cb cannot be more than 250% of the FLA, which is 4A..

Minimum cb size I can get is 15A..Is this code violation?

Thanks,

Jey.
 
480V, 3ph 3/4hp motor, 1.6 FLA..

Per table 430.52, cb cannot be more than 250% of the FLA, which is 4A..

Minimum cb size I can get is 15A..Is this code violation?

Thanks,

Jey.

Jey -
Read all of 430.52. In particular, look at 430.52.C.1, Exception 1. That lets you go to the next size up cb, which in your case is going to be 15A.

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480V, 3ph 3/4hp motor, 1.6 FLA..

Minimum cb size I can get is 15A..Is this code violation?

Thanks,

hello Jey,
I agree with Cold Fushion, but please also pay attention to the minimum conductor size of 14AWG. Also check conductor rating > CB rating > continous load rating. If you choose too small conductor size, the conductor under certain circumstances can melt before the 15A CB can trip.

Regards,
HUngPV
 
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