One of RCMs frequent responders noted his starting current on a large RPC to
be 120 amps. Get real! Locked rotor current (starting current) of a 17 HP
motor on single phase would be in the neighborhood of 300 - 400 amps;
probably more when starting a 3-phase motor on single-phase. The OP
probably tried to read the maximum "kick" observed on a clamp-on amp meter,
and was oblivious to the effects of meter "ballistics".

Bob Swinney

"Ignoramus19860" wrote in message
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Forgot to say, when I start the 10 HP idler in my 17.5 HP dual idler
RPC, the starting current is 120 amps.

i