hi what gauge wire and breaker amp should i use for my air compressor?

Ingersoll Rand Electric Stationary Air Compressor — 5 HP, 18.1 CFM @ 90 PSI, 230 Volt, Model# SS5L5

running 20 feet from breaker to air compressor

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Bill says...

Sure wish I could be sure, but I'm not, me not being an electrician.

The run seems pretty close to me, so if I were doing it for my compressor of your type, I would guess that 12-3 or 10-3 wire would work. If I had the bucks, I'd go 10-3 just because a larger supply is better than a smaller one.

As to the amps of the breaker, what does the motor pull? It should be on the motor I.D. plate. I would guess a 20 amp breaker, but I might default to 30?

All of you electricians out there, can you help out this person?

Thanks,

Bill




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hi what gauge wire and breaker amp should i use for my air compressor?

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Aug 12, 2011
 Wiring compressor
by: Anonymous

I have the same compressor, 30 amp breaker, needs about 22 amps to get started. No smaller that 10 guage wire.

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