My question is for a possible motor upgrade.
We now have an overloaded 125 HP 480v 3phase motor running (a centrifugal pump) around 175 amps. The FLA is 138amps with a 1.15 service factor.
My question is if I install a 200 HP motor (which is what this pump needs for future installations) what would I expect to see on amps. Would I run just over the 175 amp mark or would it pull closer to full load itself which would be in the neighborhood of 225 amps (i have a motor already picked out for use).
Thanks fella's:smile:
We now have an overloaded 125 HP 480v 3phase motor running (a centrifugal pump) around 175 amps. The FLA is 138amps with a 1.15 service factor.
My question is if I install a 200 HP motor (which is what this pump needs for future installations) what would I expect to see on amps. Would I run just over the 175 amp mark or would it pull closer to full load itself which would be in the neighborhood of 225 amps (i have a motor already picked out for use).
Thanks fella's:smile: