§ 75.601-3 - Short circuit protection; dual element fuses; current ratings; maximum values.


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  • § 75.601-3 Short circuit protection; dual element fuses; current ratings; maximum values.

    Dual element fuses having adequate current-interrupting capacity shall meet the requirements for short circuit protection of trailing cables as provided in § 75.601, however, the current ratings of such devices shall not exceed the maximum values specified in this section:

    Conductor size (AWG or MGM) Single conductor cable Two conductor cable
    Ampacity Max. fuse rating Ampacity Max. fuse rating
    14 15 15
    12 20 20
    10 25 25
    8 60 60 50 50
    6 85 90 65 70
    4 110 110 90 90
    3 130 150 105 110
    2 150 150 120 125
    1 170 175 140 150
    1/0 200 200 170 175
    2/0 235 250 195 200
    3/0 275 300 225 225
    4/0 315 350 260 300
    250 350 350 285 300
    300 395 400 310 350
    350 445 450 335 350
    400 480 500 360 400
    450 515 600 385 400
    500 545 600 415 450