Dmc16
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- Sparta,nj,United states
I have a kitchen exhaust fan in a commercial kitchen. Currently it is turned on and off via breaker. I would like to add switch and or motor starter before fan to keep staff out of panel. Just need some clarification on overloads.
1. 1 1/2 hp motor 120 v has thermal overloads built in
2. it will be continuous duty, running the whole time kitchen in operation.
I thought I could use just a general duty 20a switch to control since the motor has overloads built in. But I stumbled on the continuous duty aspect. I will check nec when I get home but was just hoping for some extra info as well.
thanks
1. 1 1/2 hp motor 120 v has thermal overloads built in
2. it will be continuous duty, running the whole time kitchen in operation.
I thought I could use just a general duty 20a switch to control since the motor has overloads built in. But I stumbled on the continuous duty aspect. I will check nec when I get home but was just hoping for some extra info as well.
thanks