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Im getting a 1HP VFD to power a Deckel GK21 pantograph. The motor on it is a 3ph 3/4 HP
I purchased this drive from automation direct
In the instructions it specifies to use 8 AWG wire for the input power?
Does that sound right?
8 guage wire can handle 40 amps. That seems like way overkill. The wire will not even fit in the terminals on the VFD.
Other similar size VFDs only draw 4-5 amps
I was going to go with a 10 AWG to be safe and a 30 amp breaker
Any thoughts?
I purchased this drive from automation direct
In the instructions it specifies to use 8 AWG wire for the input power?
Does that sound right?
8 guage wire can handle 40 amps. That seems like way overkill. The wire will not even fit in the terminals on the VFD.
Other similar size VFDs only draw 4-5 amps
I was going to go with a 10 AWG to be safe and a 30 amp breaker
Any thoughts?
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