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What size portable generator to run 5hp air compressor?
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Posted 11/29/2015 19:58 (#4927370 - in reply to #4927317)
Subject: RE: What size portable generator to run 5hp air compressor?


Southeast Iowa		If you run the motor on 220 volts it takes 20 amp. So 220 x 20 amps is 4400 watts for normal running. On start up a motor may take half again as much.

I would want a 7000 watt or more generator.

Gary
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