I have a 3 phase motor that draws 6amp on 240V
In my panel box the only free breaker is a 50amp. Am I good to go connecting the 6A motor to the 50A breaker? Theoretically, the motor will only draw as many amps as it needs, right?
Even if I were to replace the breaker with a smaller one, the smallest 3phase breaker is 15A, which is still nearly 3x the 6A.
If this is a no-no, can I get away with running the motor on the 50A breaker until I order a 15A and it arrives?
I also currently have the motor connected via 8 AWG wire and 50A m/f connectors.
I did hook the motor up and when turned on it only hums without spinning, so I don't know what that's about.
In my panel box the only free breaker is a 50amp. Am I good to go connecting the 6A motor to the 50A breaker? Theoretically, the motor will only draw as many amps as it needs, right?
Even if I were to replace the breaker with a smaller one, the smallest 3phase breaker is 15A, which is still nearly 3x the 6A.
If this is a no-no, can I get away with running the motor on the 50A breaker until I order a 15A and it arrives?
I also currently have the motor connected via 8 AWG wire and 50A m/f connectors.
I did hook the motor up and when turned on it only hums without spinning, so I don't know what that's about.
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