I am trying to run a 5 HP leeson motor for my new cyclone...

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Question by rman
Submitted on 4/6/2006
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I am trying to run a 5 HP leeson motor for my new cyclone dust collector in my workshop. The motor has an thermal fuse and is rated at 23 amps. I want to run about 30 feet of 220 v 30 amp service to the motor. 1. Do I need to use a motor starter rated at 5 HP or can I simply use a much simpler and cheaper single throw relay on one of the 110 V circuits to the motor, since there is already thermal protection built into the motor? 2. For this run of cable is 10/3 enough...anticipating a very transient voltage drop of 60 to 70 amps? Thanks so much!

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