Bskup
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- Chicago, IL, USA
Hey guys,
I’m new to this forum- I’m currently working on getting a new air compressor installed. So it’s a 480 VAC 3 phase VFD compressor. Full package amps are listed at 269 A.
There will be 2 of these compressors(one is a back up and I don’t foresee running them at the same time). A single air dryer at 60 amps as well. Add a 100 amp sub panel(480 to 208 vac 3 phase).
I have an available 1,000 amp switch on my 3,000 amp main service:
Will an 800 amp panel suffice for the compressors, etc?
70-100’ wire run. Is parallel 4” emt ok?
And is that 500 mcm wires?
I’ve read about sizing errors on the forums and they’re costly. Just trying to avoid that as I review bids.
Thanks,
bri
I’m new to this forum- I’m currently working on getting a new air compressor installed. So it’s a 480 VAC 3 phase VFD compressor. Full package amps are listed at 269 A.
There will be 2 of these compressors(one is a back up and I don’t foresee running them at the same time). A single air dryer at 60 amps as well. Add a 100 amp sub panel(480 to 208 vac 3 phase).
I have an available 1,000 amp switch on my 3,000 amp main service:
Will an 800 amp panel suffice for the compressors, etc?
70-100’ wire run. Is parallel 4” emt ok?
And is that 500 mcm wires?
I’ve read about sizing errors on the forums and they’re costly. Just trying to avoid that as I review bids.
Thanks,
bri
