On Jan 30, 11:37 pm, "Eric9822" wrote:

A single phase 5 HP motor at 115VAC draws 56 Amps. A single phase 5
HP motor at 230VAC draws 28 Amps. A five horsepower compressor is
huge. Most garage 110VAC circuits are 20 amps at best. 230VAC
circuits are usually 30.

My 5hp/20gal compressor draws 15A.

-Bob S.