Posted by Randy on Long Island [71.190.210.91] on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 19:51:39 :
In Reply to: Go by AMPS, not Horse Power posted by Chriscase [75.36.35.98] on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at 09:30:15 :
Excellent point! A 5 H.P. motor @ 230 volts single phase should draw 25 amps., or slightly more. It's also a good way to determine the TRUE horsepower of a motor versus the fuzzy 'developed' horsepower ratings often seen.