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Goedjn
 
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Default Is 10 gauge wire enough to run compressor?

On Thu, 27 Apr 2006 14:21:26 -0400, wrote:

On 27 Apr 2006 05:35:15 -0700,
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10ga is good for 9.5hp



Explain that.



10 GA = 30A
240V * 30A = 7200 Watts
Horsepower = Watts * .00134

7200 Watts * .00134 = 9.6+ HP

What's to explain?