I'm in the process of sizing power cords for our motor operated equipment. I have calculated voltage drops and have calculated my cord AWG using a Voltage drop rule of 5%of the source voltage. My co-worker has requested I calculate voltage drop using Locked-rotor amps as well as FLA for the motor.
Is there any justification to calculating wire size with Locked rotor amps?? My co-worker said he wants to make sure the motor will start. This does not make sense to me? AS long as the motor is supplied with votage within 10% of nameplate rating.
Is there any justification to calculating wire size with Locked rotor amps?? My co-worker said he wants to make sure the motor will start. This does not make sense to me? AS long as the motor is supplied with votage within 10% of nameplate rating.