[december45]

need some help here, ive got a Rotary lift im running electrical service to, the motors name plate says....;

2 hp
1.5 kw
17-16 amps
208-230 vt
60 hz
1700 RPM
IP 54
duty INT

the run is about 60 feet

im thinking 10/2 220 20 amp breaker..... please give me some advice

 

[Speedy Petey]

What is a rotary lift? Where is it located?

 

[swaterbenny]

It's a brand of automotive lift. The voltage seems like a 3 phase? I have never hooked one up yet so can't say for sure. I do however remember when I use to work at a dealership our lifts were three phase. Ben

 

[Speedy Petey]

Ah. I see. Thank you.

12/2 is all you need if the panel is relatively close.

 

[december45]

it is single phase

 

[J. V.]

12/2 on a 20 amp single pole breaker.

 

[Speedy Petey]

It's 230v J.V.

 

[micromind]

#12 wire is fine, I wouldn't use #10. 12 is much easier to work with.

A 20 amp breaker will likely work, but if it trips on starting a 30 is the maximum allowed by code. This is one of the few times it's legal to use a 30 with #12s, and only if the motor is hard-wired. No cord-and-plug.

Rob

 

[frenchelectrican]

#12gauge {4.0mm²} will work just fine with this useage and you will need 20A double pole breaker*

* if kick out the breaker during start up go with either 25 or 30 amp breaker { note this is allowed per art 430 only with hard wired motour hook up.}

Merci,Marc