DERATING A TRANSFORMER PER NEC GUIDLINES

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fifty60

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Good afternoon everyone. I have a transformer that is 1.5KVA at 460V, and it is rated for 50/60Hz. I would like to use it at 400V 50Hz on the primary side. The transformer only has primary taps for 460V. If I use 400V on the primary, then the KVA will derate at the same proportion as the voltage. So I will be left with a 1.25KVA at 400V. Does the NEC require that I calculate my fuse sizes from this new 1.25KVA value are we still required to use the 1.5KVA nameplate value?
 

Smart $

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Location
Ohio
For 1.5kVA at 460V or 1.25kVA at 400V, I don't really think it's going to matter much... it's less than 0.2A difference.
 
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