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Toupe811

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What size breaker and wire for a three phase 60 hp 230 volt motor

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Answer 1 / 3 - Submitted 195 days ago...

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What dose the nameplate say on the motor?
I need to know the amps

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Answer 2 / 3 - Submitted 195 days ago...

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A 50 hp 130 amp motor takes a 00 or 2/0 wire at 0 - 200 feet
That's 130/3= 43.3 amps per phase wich you will need a 60 amp fuse per phase.

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Answer 3 / 3 - Submitted 187 days ago...

percic

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3P 230VAC 60HP Motor -

FLC = 154 amps
Instantaneous trip breaker = 250 amp
Dual Element Time delay Fuse = 200 amp
Wire Size = 3/0 Copper (75 degrees C) THWN

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