Posted 11/29/2015 20:27 (#4927516 - in reply to #4927470) Subject: RE: What size portable generator to run 5hp air compressor?
Chanute, KS.
Ran a 1.5 hp with a 7000 watt. Sometimes it had a problem starting it, but once started would run fine. A true 5 hp on 220 volts would require 28 amps to run on 220 or 6160 watts so at a minimum I would think 20,000 watt generator. Would be cheaper to buy gas powered compressor.
What size portable generator to run 5hp air compressor?
