For a 5 HP motor at 220 volts, can anyone tell me what amperage breaker you used for this? Not knowing the efficiency or P.F., I can't figure it from
1079308
Just got mine set up, used a 10 gauge wire (3 wire, solid copper) to a 30 amp breaker, works great. The motor is rated for 23 amps on the machine so 30 should be plenty of power, plus its only 230v.
1079309
I had my electric guy installed it for me hi sad I had to use a 30 amp breaker
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Motor Power (HP) 5Motor Phase 1Motor Voltage (V.) 230Prewired Voltage (V.) 230Motor Current (Amps.) 27I suppose you could get away with a dual 30A breaker. I have mine hook up to a dual 40A breaker
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Hi 3.4 Amps 1/10 hp 1100 R.P.M 120 VoltsHere is the link: http://www.lomanco.com/online-store#!/~/product/category=1513275&id;=6814548
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Thank you for contacting CPO! This item has 1 3/4 HP. It is a 115 / 230V item. The amperage on the motor is 15 / 7 Amp. If we can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.Sincerely,CPO Customer Care 800-714-0918 www.CPOoutlets.com
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John the unit I purchased is being used on 110. The instructions state that it can be used for a 2 hp motor using 230 v0lts.
820228
I would suggest something mid range like 15 amps but definitely nothing higher than what was on the unit. The reason you blew the fuse was you put to high a load on it. By putting a higher rated fuse, your risking a fire.
1015580
Should not be a problem. It is a simple contactor which will shut the motor down immediately.Amperage is more than sufficiient.
748084
not rated for 220V, this unit is for a very light load motor. My 5HP motor burn the contacts almost immediately (worked for about 3 min before failing)
1741944
It calls for a 60 amp breaker. Check with home depot or lowes or whoever sells you the needed 60 amp 220 volt breaker. I used copper 2 conductor 6 gage with bare 8 gage copper safety ground. Not sure what code in your area wants though. How far is it from the heater to the circuit box? Mine is only about 12 ft. If you have a real long run you may need to go to a bigger gage yet but I doubt it. This thing does suck a lot of power!
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This circuit breaker type is used on boats, this amperage is 50amp breaker you are requesting to replace 40amp breaker with larger one. I would recommend going with the same amperage, wire size and load plays a big part in DC circuits.
1347731
It works with 110VAC. It will not work with 220VAC - that will burn out the motor.
890176
The start up current is about 20A @ 220V for the 5000W transformer. What is the rating on your breakers? Are they slow blow or fast blow breakers?
1991321
No it can not. You want to be careful of starting a 5hp motor on 110 volt ac, as the amp draw is between 4 and 5 times the running amps. Most 5hp 1ph motors will draw approx. 31 amps during normal operation, which mean, it will draw approx 150 amps during starting. All this on a 15 amp receptacle outlet.
2006545
This is a variable speed motor. I am very rough on the motor, and it's really taken a beating. I love it! I recommend getting the MinnKota 60 amp breaker as well to protect the motor.
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I called and asked the same question about a month ago. The lady that answered the phone said they used a 30amp breaker. I used 10 gauge wire and installed a 30amp breaker and it appears to work well. I don't know if this really helped, but I have to say I have not used it more than one hour. The instructions though, have much to be desired and too light to read. Have not tried the 220v yet.
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20amp breaker is ideal....but ive used 15 amp breaker without many issues. Sometimes the breaker would trip...depended how long i was welding
1988986
You can set the pump to either 115 or 230 You can make the change by removing the back housingMine ran on 230 which I think was persetIf it trips the breaker at 115 you either have a fault or the breaker is to lowIt should be a 25 ampThe motor does draw a good amount of power
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I used a 10 amp fuse and it worked very well. My amp meter never pulled more than 5.5 amps in any mode. Hope this info helps.