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If you have a lot of amps, would you install a 5 horsepower sump pump? 3
Other answers provide a calculated motor current equal to the rated power, regardless of performance and power factor. Of course, they also ignore the possibility that the machine is not fully loaded. It will compensate for hidden trends by ignoring the performance and power factor.
The following are the estimates used by the United States National Electrical Code (NEC).
115V single phase 56 MPS
230V single phase 28 MPS
3 phase current of 230 V 15.2 A.
460 V Three Phase 7.6A
The data of 115V and 230V are given because it is assumed that the operating voltage is less than the rated voltage supplied to the meter and the instruments are designed accordingly.
1 HP = 746 watts, that is 5 HP = 3730 watts.
Power input is determined by engine performance and power factor. (If that).
The input current depends on the voltage and the number of supply / motor phases.
Basically, because of your suspicion, IT is a stranger, no more information.
1 horsepower is equal to 746 watts, but you should also consider the performance of the engine. After that, the current depends on the voltage and power factor.
5 hp = 3,728,49936 watts
Volt x MPS = watts
Amps = watts / volts
A = 3728.49936 / 120A = 31.07
A = 3728.49936 / 240A = 15.53
A = 3728,49936 / 380A = 9.81
This amplifier is under DC load, with an increase of 30% or more. Which circuit breaker determines the maximum power of the motor?
Well Pump Amps
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If run at 120v, it will draw 31 amps ... 240v ... 1/2 ...
Not enough information to guess.
