125% Output current is 0.14 over a standard breaker size

[JimmysLimeade]

I am working on a job that has an AC output current of 180.11A before the 125% adder. After 125% it comes out to 225.1375A. Does that mean I need to upsize to a 250A OCPD or is there a way I can use a 225A OCPD?

I have read a few different things regarding this type of scenario but I can't find them anymore, so any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!

 

[ggunn]

225A is OK. See 220.5(B)

 

[JimmysLimeade]

That was the code section I was thinking of! Thanks

 

[Eddie702]

Doesn't the nameplate specify the maximum OCPD?

 

[wwhitney]

Doesn't the nameplate specify the maximum OCPD?

I think you missed which forum this post is located in.

Cheers, Wayne

 

[ggunn]

Doesn't the nameplate specify the maximum OCPD?

Nameplate inverter max OCPD numbers are usually 150-200% of maximum output current, but not all inverters show max OCP on the data sheet

 

[Eddie702]

Nameplate inverter max OCPD numbers are usually 150-200% of maximum output current, but not all inverters show max OCP on the data sheet

I misread it. When he stated AC I was thinking air conditioner. My mistake.

 

[ggunn]

I misread it. When he stated AC I was thinking air conditioner. My mistake.

PV Inverters sometimes specify a max OCPD on their output AC conductors, so I thought that was what you were referring to.