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Asked 9/1/2010

Can a 115vac 2hp 14.5 amp motor run on 4 amps?

Hitachi koki ec12 air compressor motor used with an inverter

 
 
 
 
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Answer 1/1 - Submitted 9/1/2010

No you cant , too little amperage , motors also require 1 1/2 times rated current at startup.

 
 
 
 
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