Posted 10/16/2021 18:40 (#9272412 - in reply to #9272336) Subject: RE: 60 amp breaker big enough
St. Joseph, Champaign County, IL
Breaker's not large enough, especially if it pulls towards the 15HP/ 57A side. My motor selector calls for an 80A breaker for a 7.5HP single phase, 230V motor. I'd put in a 90A or even 100A.
The #6 wire your using is most likely rated at 65A. At 80', you'll most likely be fine with acceptable voltage loss, but you could always bump it up one size to be sure.
60 amp breaker big enough
