NEC (National Electric Code) Reccomendations
All data is based on what NEC code reccomends for the given motors at given voltages
Single Phase Motors
HP
Voltage Reccomened Breaker Reccomended Wire size Reccomened Fusible Switch
2
115
50
10
30
2
230
25
14
20
3
115
70
8
50
3
230
35
12
25
5
230
60
10
40
7.5
230
80
8
60
10
230
90
6
60
* Wire sized is based on 30ft or less run from main panel
*NEC reccomends copper wire type THW,THW-2, THHW,THHN,THWN,XHHW, THWN-2 or ZHHW-2
Solid copper wire is not reccomened
Before servicing the compressor or
installing any part confirm the
power is off to the compressor to
prevent electrical shock. If there
are any questions or concerns
contact factory at
1-800-531-9656 or 972-352-6304
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