Thread: 4.5 HP Needs a 30 Amp Breaker?
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Default 4.5 HP Needs a 30 Amp Breaker?
Tom B wrote:

Laguna says 30 Amp breaker on 220 Volt service is needed for the
LT16HD (4.5 HP Baldor motor).

So what is the problem?

SFWIW, momentary inrush can be as high as 2.5 times running current.

Lew
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