J Joe 90 Member Messages 480 Location Uk Jul 23, 2020 #1 My compressor always blew the 13 amp fuse from start up. It was then run without fuse and just on 32 amp trip. I am now going to sort it properly. What size trip is required to run this? Here is a picture of the motor.
My compressor always blew the 13 amp fuse from start up. It was then run without fuse and just on 32 amp trip. I am now going to sort it properly. What size trip is required to run this? Here is a picture of the motor.
steviec_lj Rust Welding Professional Messages 2,806 Location Barnetby, N.Lincs Jul 23, 2020 #2 2.2kW, or 13.8amps. Have run mine fine from a 16a C curve, it’s currently through a 20a D, as that’s all I had left.
2.2kW, or 13.8amps. Have run mine fine from a 16a C curve, it’s currently through a 20a D, as that’s all I had left.
brightspark Member Messages 39,306 Location yarm stockton on tees Jul 23, 2020 #3 a 16 amp c type should be ok. if it isn't up it to a 20 amp c type