Extension Cord Cable Size; Electric Motor Loads - Black Max BM10722 Serie Manual Del Operador

EXTENSION CORD CABLE SIZE

Refer to the table below to ensure the cable size of the extension cords you use are capable of carrying the required
load. Inadequate size cables can cause a voltage drop, which can burn out the appliance and overheat the cord.
Load in watts
Current in
Amperes
At 120V
2.5 300
5 600
7.5 900
10 1200
15 1800
20 2400
25 3000
30 3600
40 4800

ELECTRIC MOTOR LOADS

It is characteristic of common electric motors in normal operation to draw up to six times their running current while
starting. This table may be used to estimate the watts required to start "Code G" electric motors; however, if an elec-
tric motor fails to start or reach running speed, turn off the appliance or tool immediately to avoid equipment damage.
Always check the requirements of the tool or appliance being used compared to the rated output of the generator.
Motor Size (H.P.)
1/8
1/6
1/4
1/3
1/2
3/4
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ELECTRICAL
At 240V #8 wire
600
1200
1800
2400
3600
4800 175 ft.
6000 150 ft.
7200 125 ft.
9600 90 ft.
Running watts
Repulsion Induction
275
275
400
450
600
850
1100
Maximum Allowable Cord Length
#10 wire #12 wire
1000 ft. 600 ft.
500 ft. 300 ft.
350 ft. 200 ft.
250 ft. 150 ft.
150 ft. 100 ft.
125 ft.
100 ft.
65 ft.
watts Required to Start Motor
Capacitor
600
600
850 1050
975 1350
1300 1800
1900 2600
2500 3300
6
#14 wire
375 ft.
200 ft.
125 ft.
100 ft.
65 ft.
75 ft.
Split Phase
850 1200
850 2050
2400
2700
3600
#16 wire
250 ft.
125 ft.
100 ft.
50 ft.
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