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What is the difference between Full load Amps and Service Factor Amps on an electric motor?

Full load amps is the amperage at which the motor was designed to work at to achieve its rated horsepower. Service factor amps is the amount of a periodic overload at which a motor can operate without overload or damage. Continuous operation within the service factor amps will shorten the insulation and motor bearing life of the motor as the motor will be operating at a higher temperature than it was designed to.


How many amps does a 50 horse power electric motor use?

Need to know the voltage of the motor.


Do you measure amps on 220 volt electric motor by measuring one line or both and combining total of the two?

In a single phase 220 volt electric motor just measure one line. That already represents your line current. That line current is equal to your total current circulating in your motor.


How do you measre the running amps a star delta motor?

Measure the current on the incoming side of the starter.


What size of circuit breaker do you use for 25amperes induction motor?

Read the specification plate on the motor to determine the amount of current that the motor uses, as well as the voltage and phase. Most likely, it will be a 3 phase motor, so you can't simply connect it to your house wiring, but without sufficient information, it is impossible to tell you all of the specifics. <<>> The code book rates the amperage of a three phase 40 HP motor by different voltages. at 200 volts - 120 amps, 230 volts - 104 amps, 460 volts - 52 amps and 575 volts - 52 amps. A breaker for a motor has to be sized to 250% of the motors full load amps. Also the wire size for a motor has to be 125% of the motor full load amps.

Related Questions

How many amps is 60hertz?

There is no corelation between amps and hertz


60 hertz is equal to how many amps?

15 Amps


What is the difference between Full load Amps and Service Factor Amps on an electric motor?

Full load amps is the amperage at which the motor was designed to work at to achieve its rated horsepower. Service factor amps is the amount of a periodic overload at which a motor can operate without overload or damage. Continuous operation within the service factor amps will shorten the insulation and motor bearing life of the motor as the motor will be operating at a higher temperature than it was designed to.


How many amps does a 50 horse power electric motor use?

Need to know the voltage of the motor.


What is the Amperage of a 20 HP motor at 380 VAC 3 phase 50 Hertz?

20 HP Three phase 360 volt what is the amps


Can 36 volts of car battery power a 1hp electric motor?

Depends on the ratings(volts, amps, etc.) Definitely not an AC motor.


Can you wire your car alternator to your electric car motor and run it directly off the alternator amps?

no you can't


What is armature amps?

Armature amps refer to the current flowing through the armature winding of an electric motor or generator. It is used to power the electromagnetic coils that generate the magnetic field needed for the motor or generator to operate efficiently. Monitoring armature amps is crucial for maintaining the proper functioning and performance of the motor or generator.


What circuit breaker rating do you need for a 3 phase electric motor?

The circuit breaker is sized to the full load amps of the motor times 250%.


How much does it cost to run a 5 hp electric motor for 1 hour drawing 15 amps per line?

$1


How many amps does a 1 hp electric motor pull under a load?

T430.247 of the NEC shows that a 1 hp motor operating at full load on 115v will draw 16 amps, called Full Load Current (FLC). Conductors supplying this motor are required to be 125% of FLC which is 20 amps. Motor circuits are complicated things and do not follow the rules of other circuits. This motor, while drawing a maximum of 16 amps at full load and supplied with #12 AWG copper conductors can be protected by a breaker of 40 amps.


What is an electric flow?

An electric flow, is Current. Measured in Amps(Amperes)