O Old Dog Member Location Hermiston, Or. Jan 9, 2018 #1 Hi everyone. For calculation purposes, which motor does the NEC consider larger? A 1/2hp 120 motor(9.8A ,1176 VA) or a 1 hp 240 motor(8A, 1920VA) and where is the documentation for it? Thanks.
Hi everyone. For calculation purposes, which motor does the NEC consider larger? A 1/2hp 120 motor(9.8A ,1176 VA) or a 1 hp 240 motor(8A, 1920VA) and where is the documentation for it? Thanks.
jumper Senior Member Location 3 Hr 2 Min from Winged Horses Jan 9, 2018 #2 1/2 HP@120V See 430.17 You are determining conductor size, not power.