The best way to know how much current the compressor needs is to check its
draw when it first starts.. and when it is running. You may find that the
current draw at start-up is higher than that rated.....
----- Original Message -----
From: William M. Gilroy <wmgilroy@lucent.com>
To: Shop Talk <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 8:16 AM
Subject: Air compressor electric circuit
>
> I am shopping for an air compress and I was wondering what kind
> of electric circuit I need to run. If the compressor has the specs of
>
> 4.5 HP
> 120 volt/15 amp operation
>
> Does that mean:
> 1) The compressor needs a 15 amp circuit
> 2) The compressor draws 15 amps, and then would require a
> 20 amp circuit.
>
> I would think it would be number one but what do other think/know.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill Gilroy
>
>
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