C cppoly Senior Member Location New York Dec 17, 2025 #1 Looking at the electrical info for a 15 HP hydraulic elevator. The power unit is indicating "Total Full Load Up Speed Motor A.C. Amps" = 76 and "rated amps" = 51.7. Are the conductors and OCPD sized to the 51.7 or 76?
Looking at the electrical info for a 15 HP hydraulic elevator. The power unit is indicating "Total Full Load Up Speed Motor A.C. Amps" = 76 and "rated amps" = 51.7. Are the conductors and OCPD sized to the 51.7 or 76?
steve66 Senior Member Location Illinois Occupation Engineer Dec 17, 2025 #2 Generally, the rated amps. The total full load up speed amps is sometimes needed for sizing a backup generator.
Generally, the rated amps. The total full load up speed amps is sometimes needed for sizing a backup generator.
