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Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Question:
Hello Code Question of the Day.
What is the full load current (amps) of a 3-phase, 460-volt, 100 horsepower A/C motor?
Peter Allen
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Answer:
Peter,
The full load amperes for a 3-phase, 100 horsepower, 460-volt motor is 124, based on the values in Table 430.250. See Section 430.6 and Example D8, Chapter 9 for additional information.