Electricians please use the below chart as a guide for what type of electrical service is needed for a waste compactor.
| MOTOR HP | VOLTS | LOAD AMPS | FUSE MAX SIZE | CIRCUIT BREAKER | SERVICE DISCONNECT AMPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 HP | 3/208 3/230 3/460 | 10.6 9.6 4.8 | 15 15 10 | 20 20 15 | 30 30 30 |
| 5 HP | 3/208 3/230 3/460 | 16.7 15.2 7.6 | 30 25 15 | 40 40 20 | 30 30 30 |
| 10 HP | 3/208 3/230 3/460 | 30.8 28 14 | 50 50 25 | 80 70 35 | 60 60 30 |
| 15 HP | 3/208 3/230 3/460 | 46.2 42 21 | 60 60 30 | 90 90 40 | 60 60 30 |
| 20 HP | 3/208 3/230 3/460 | 59.4 54 27 | 100 90 45 | 125 125 60 | 100 100 60 |
| 30 HP | 3/208 3/230 3/460 | 88 80 40 | 150 150 70 | 225 200 100 | 200 200 100 |
| 50 HP | 3/208 3/230 3/460 | 143 130 65 | 250 225 100 | 350 350 150 | 400 400 100 |
| 3/4 HP | 1/120 1/230 | 13.8 6.9 | 20 10 | 20 15 | 30 30 |
| 3 HP | 1/280 1/230 | 18.7 17 | 30 25 | 45 40 | 30 30 |
| 5 HP | 1/208 1/230 | 30.8 28 | 50 45 | 80 70 | 60 60 |
| 10 HP | 1/208 1/230 | 55 50 | 100 90 | 125 125 | 100 100 |