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  1. 12-09-2008, 5:10 PM #1
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    How many Amps does a 5 HP motor need?

    I will be Hooking my compressor up to my fuse panel and need to buy a circuit breaker. It is a 5.0 HP 230 Volt single phase motor. I phoned customer support from the mfg, but am not convinced I got the right answer. They said to use a 40 amp breaker. The motor draws 22 amps from what I can see on the website. Just a gut feeling a 30 amp circuit is the right one. Anyone know for sure?
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