B bure961 Senior Member Location Farmingham, MA Jun 30, 2014 #1 I have a 3phase 20hp 480 motor. Controlled by a vfd. My question to anyone does the disconnect switch have to be rated in hp, voltage and amperage.
I have a 3phase 20hp 480 motor. Controlled by a vfd. My question to anyone does the disconnect switch have to be rated in hp, voltage and amperage.
Dennis Alwon Moderator Staff member Location Chapel Hill, NC Occupation Retired Electrical Contractor Jun 30, 2014 #2 I believe the disconnect must be rated in HP & voltage for sure--I assume the amperage will follow suit if the HP is correct
I believe the disconnect must be rated in HP & voltage for sure--I assume the amperage will follow suit if the HP is correct
Jraef Moderator, OTD Staff member Location San Francisco Bay Area, CA, USA Occupation Electrical Engineer Jun 30, 2014 #3 bure961 said: I have a 3phase 20hp 480 motor. Controlled by a vfd. My question to anyone does the disconnect switch have to be rated in hp, voltage and amperage. Click to expand... Is the switch going to feed the VFD or feed the motor down stream of the VFD?
bure961 said: I have a 3phase 20hp 480 motor. Controlled by a vfd. My question to anyone does the disconnect switch have to be rated in hp, voltage and amperage. Click to expand... Is the switch going to feed the VFD or feed the motor down stream of the VFD?