Multiple motors on single starter.

[derek22r]

Is it legal to place multiple motors (4 - 5h.p.) on a single starter where there would be individual overloads, but only one circuit breaker and contactor. Can't find this in the code.

 

[jim dungar]

430.53(C), requires the controller to be listed for this application.

 

[John Valdes]

I have never heard of a 4 HP motor? Unless it is rated in KW.

 

[tony_psuee]

"I have never heard of a 4 HP motor?"

John,

I take it to be, quantity of 4, 5hp motors.

tony

 

[FrancisDoody]

430.87

430.87

check out 430.87 to see how a single controller can control multiple motors. Reading the exceptions.

 

[derek22r]

Sorry, yes I meant 4 each 5 horsepower motors. Thanks, that is was I was looking for.

 

[John Valdes]

It's not your fault derek22r. It's mine, and Tony corrected me.