7.5hp 3phase pressure washer motor. motor rated 21.6 amps FLA +1.6amp burner. What size 3 phase gfi breaker?

October 1, 2009 - 9:56 pm

It’s an italian motor, so it’s hard starting. Any recommendations on breaker/enclosure combo? Nema 3r prefered.

from 2008 NEC

430.52 time delay fuse of not more than 175% fla or inverse time breaker of not more than 250% of fla.

any of the major manufacturers can help you out with the enclosure.

3 Responses to “7.5hp 3phase pressure washer motor. motor rated 21.6 amps FLA +1.6amp burner. What size 3 phase gfi breaker?”

  1. freakboynv2000 Says:

    from 2008 NEC

    430.52 time delay fuse of not more than 175% fla or inverse time breaker of not more than 250% of fla.

    any of the major manufacturers can help you out with the enclosure.
    References :
    IBEW wireman 15 years.

  2. geonicholsjr Says:

    you need at least a 40 amp breaker

    northerntool.com is a good website you could build an entire pressure washer out of their site
    References :

  3. artsupremo Says:

    Ground fault circuit interrupters are usually required in circuits at the bathroom and marina.I have not seen US 3-pole ACB with GFCI .In the US and Canada, these are called Residual current device 5 to 30ma to ground. combined with 55 ampere continuos rating , 3pole Molded case circuit breaker, with NEMA 3R enclosure.
    References :
    Residual current device website

Leave a Reply