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Bob S. Bob S. is offline
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Default Sears air compressor throws breaker

On Feb 1, 2:45 pm, Chris Friesen wrote:


If your motor was 100% efficient, 15.5A would give 5HP.
Since most 5HP motors draw around 20-21A, I suspect the specs
on your compressor are somewhat optimistic.

Chris


What, you mean a manufacturer would make a misleading claim???
Naw....