Thanks all for your contributions.
I have decided that for all 120/220 VAC motors thate are rated less than or equal to 1 hp I will go with the lightning panel/contactor/integral motor protection(with nameplate). This meets all necessary CEC codes standards
All other motors 480VAC will be fed...
The responses have been awesome thak you.
If I use a LCP with 20 amp fuses for each motor(less than or equal to 1hp), and the motors have motor overload protection and the contactors are rated for FLC, will that not be sufficient?
Hello All,
I am trying to come up with a cost estimate for a client. In trying to save money, I am looking at using motor contactors instead of starters for all of the motors less than 5 hp. Will I be saving any money doing this? Is there any limitations/code violations with contactors that I...