bigtiller
Super Member
I just bought a Quincy 5 hp compressor. It has a 5 hp 230 volt motor that wants 24 amps. I have a 50 amp outlet close to where I want the compressor, that I never use. I think need to shrink it down a little. Is a 25 amp breaker enough? Are 30 amps too much?
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200350475_200350475
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200350475_200350475