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5 HP is 5 x 746 watts or 3730 watts. The motor has an estimated efficiency of 90% so the total power drawn is 3730/0.9 or 4144 watts. With an estimated power factor of 0.8 the volt-amps are 4144/0.8 or 5180 VA. On a 220v system the amps would be 5180/220 or 23.5 amps.

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