Brandon Loyd
Senior Member
Trying to size a breaker for a 240V, 20hp, 50amp motor. 403.52 (I think) says 300 or 800% depending on breaker type for short circuit protection. Ugly's says I need 100 amp breaker with #4 wire. 100amp is 200% of FLA, #4 is only good for 95amps. I am confused.