river-rat4 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 The tag on the side says:115 Volt6 HP15 AmpDoesnt say anything about a max breaker size.And it is a 30 gallon.6HP? No such thing. 15amp, 1 to 1/12 HP max runs on 15amp breaker. A "True" 5 HP motor draws 22amps, 220/230volt, single phase.Compressor MFG's play games. "Peak" hp is the killer. Motors are rated at "Peak hp, No load, at start up". (Rated at 4 times the name plate, from dead stop to start(the reason a breaker will not trip is it is time delay, amps are huge for a millasecond to start the motor)) I am speaking of the "big box store compressors" (and vacuums). Ha, wife has a 12 hp Hoover...(Max single phase,230 volt hp motor can run is 10hp, she runs it on a 15 amp 110 volt shared circut with the microwave, and kitchen lights...Ratings in compressors are not spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surface Tension Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Brandt, how you been.I was hoping you'd find this thread.I figured the same thing on the 6 hp rating. Brandt is a compressor guru btw.So whats your take on the tripping breaker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dozer Posted December 12, 2008 Author Share Posted December 12, 2008 Sorry I forgot to add, it is a 6hp peak and 1 1/2hp the rest of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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