Hello, I'm trying to figure out how to size electrical for a Sander machine (6|89T Edge Sander). It says 1.5HP 110V 18AMP and when i look at its manuals it shows a receptacle 20amp type to be used. Not sure if this 18AMP FLA or Startup. But lets assume it is 18AMP FLA. Can you use a 20A rated receptacle with a 20A breaker since this will exceed the 80% of a 20amp breaker?
Now, if i do 18*125% to size cable then i will end up with a 22.5A for the cable and at least a 25A breaker and a special type receptacle. But they show a typical 20A plug as one of their options.
If i use the HP to size it only 1.5HP, then i'm looking at something like 20FLA with a recommended 40A breaker based on my square d motor data calculator. again, with a different plug and special receptacle.
So what would be a the right way to size the electrical for something like this?
Thank you
Now, if i do 18*125% to size cable then i will end up with a 22.5A for the cable and at least a 25A breaker and a special type receptacle. But they show a typical 20A plug as one of their options.
If i use the HP to size it only 1.5HP, then i'm looking at something like 20FLA with a recommended 40A breaker based on my square d motor data calculator. again, with a different plug and special receptacle.
So what would be a the right way to size the electrical for something like this?
Thank you
