Table of Contents
- 1 What wire do I need for 25 amps?
- 2 What size breaker do I need for a 25 hp motor?
- 3 What size breaker do I need for a 5 hp compressor?
- 4 Can 6 gauge wire handle 50 amps?
- 5 What size breaker do I need for A 20 amp motor?
- 6 What size wire should I use for A 30 amp breaker?
- 7 What size wire should I use for a 30 amp breaker?
- 8 What size breaker do I need for a 40 amp motor?
What wire do I need for 25 amps?
Wire Size & Amp Ratings
| Copper | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wire Gauge Size | 60°C (140°F) NM-B, UF-B | 75°C (167°F) THW, THWN, SE, USE, XHHW |
| 14 | 15 | 20 |
| 12 | 20 | 25 |
| 10 | 30 | 35 |
What size breaker do I need for a 25 hp motor?
Full Load Current: Three Phase AC Motors
| Motor Horsepower | Size Breaker | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 230V 460V | 50 30 |
| 15 | 230V 460V | 70 40 |
| 20 | 230V 460V | 100 50 |
| 25 | 230V 460V | 100 50 |
What size breaker do I need for a 5 hp compressor?
What size breaker do I need for a 5 hp compressor? A 5hp single phase AC motor has a load current of 28 Amps. So 10GA. wire with a 30 Amp breaker will work.
How many amps does a 5hp 240v motor draw?
AMP DRAW BASED ON HORSEPOWER
| HP | 1 Phase Amps | 3 Phase Amps |
|---|---|---|
| 115 volt | 230 volt | |
| 5 | 56 | 15.2 |
| 7-1/2 | 80 | 22 |
| 10 | 100 | 28 |
How many amps can a 6 3 wire carry?
6/3 is normally protected with a 60-amp breaker. Since there are no 55-amp breakers, code allows you to round up to the next larger standard size.
Can 6 gauge wire handle 50 amps?
Yes, a 6 gauge wire can definitely handle 50 amps. A 6 gauge wire will handle amperage all the way up to 55. You will find that most appliances use a 50 amp breaker.
What size breaker do I need for A 20 amp motor?
Can you use 14 gauge wire on a 20 amp breaker?…What size breaker do I need for a 15 hp motor?
| Motor Horsepower | Size Breaker | |
|---|---|---|
| 7-1/2 | 230V 460V | 40 30 |
| 10 | 230V 460V | 50 30 |
| 15 | 230V 460V | 70 40 |
| 20 | 230V 460V | 100 50 |
What size wire should I use for A 30 amp breaker?
10
For a maximum of 30 amps, you’ll need a wire gauge of 10. The most common household item that requires a 30 amp circuit is a central air conditioner.
What size wire do I need for a 5 hp motor?
A 5hp single phase AC motor has a load current of 28 Amps. So 10GA. wire with a 30 Amp breaker will work.
How many amps does a 240v air compressor use?
23.23 amps
The compressor, if designed for 240 volts, will have a running current draw of 23.23 amps.
What size wire should I use for a 30 amp breaker?
What size breaker do I need for a 40 amp motor?
What size breaker do I need for a 50 hp motor?
| Motor HP | NEMA amps | Motor Circuit Protector type HMCP (ampere) |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | 52 | 100 |
| 50 | 65 | 100 |
| 60 | 77 | 150 |
| 75 | 96 | 150 |