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**rob32472** · 09-01-2009, 07:45 AM

Looks like you have a good handle on this and have done your homework. There are a couple things you need to consider when doing your install. I am a master electrician so I am not just giving advice for the sake of it. When installing your breaker in the panel be sure not to put it on the same bar as another twopole breaker so that the bus will remain as cool as possible. When installing conduit be sure on the motor end that the connection is flexible ( install last few feet in flex conduit). Check with the manufacture recomendations on the breaker 40amp may be too big, in any case bigger wire is better and depening on the full load amps of the compressor( you must be at least 125% larger than the fla of the compressor) Be sure to buy the right color for your wire (red , blk, green, and white if needed) all of these will make sure you are in the NEC and provide long life. If you have any other questions PM me and I will help you any way I can.

09-01-2009, 07:45 AM	#149
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,503	Re: It’s Just A Pickup Looks like you have a good handle on this and have done your homework. There are a couple things you need to consider when doing your install. I am a master electrician so I am not just giving advice for the sake of it. When installing your breaker in the panel be sure not to put it on the same bar as another twopole breaker so that the bus will remain as cool as possible. When installing conduit be sure on the motor end that the connection is flexible ( install last few feet in flex conduit). Check with the manufacture recomendations on the breaker 40amp may be too big, in any case bigger wire is better and depening on the full load amps of the compressor( you must be at least 125% larger than the fla of the compressor) Be sure to buy the right color for your wire (red , blk, green, and white if needed) all of these will make sure you are in the NEC and provide long life. If you have any other questions PM me and I will help you any way I can.