I'm wondering if I can use a Single fused disconnect to feed two small motor driven appliances sitting side by side in an industrial setting. (Hardwired into same disconnect)
Appliance one has 1.5hp motor with controller and has thermal ol's.
Appliance two has a 3hp motor with manual starter w thermal protection.
My thinking is that I'm sizing the ocpd for the smallest motor (using the next size-up rule puts me at 15amps) 15amps will start both appliances no problem.
As I understand it; The manual starter is also considered a disconnect.
Do both appliances need separate disconnects or is this fine?
Appliance one has 1.5hp motor with controller and has thermal ol's.
Appliance two has a 3hp motor with manual starter w thermal protection.
My thinking is that I'm sizing the ocpd for the smallest motor (using the next size-up rule puts me at 15amps) 15amps will start both appliances no problem.
As I understand it; The manual starter is also considered a disconnect.
Do both appliances need separate disconnects or is this fine?