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ometek
Jan 9, 2008, 02:38 PM
I have a 7.5 hp motor that was wired 480 volts 3 phase rated at 14 amps and I need to change from 480 volts down to 208 volts. What would the breaker size need to be rated for at that voltage.

tkrussell
Jan 9, 2008, 04:17 PM
It should be sized according to Table 430.150 of the NEC, and a 7.5 HP motor is rated at 24.2 amps, and the breaker can be no larger than 250%, or 60 amps.

Don't forget to change the overload heaters that should be in the mag starter controlling the motor. These need to be 125% of the actual running load amps.

Walkergirl
Mar 30, 2008, 06:58 PM
I have a travel trailer that is only 30 volts. This limits what can be running at the same time. I would like to change the trailer to 50 volts. Can that be done?