Quote Originally Posted by Kurt Wyberanec View Post
Spoke to someone at PP today and got some info....couple of quick questions.....

Why do I need an 80 amp breaker for a 10hp PP that only draws 30 amps? Am I missing something there?

2) Can one of you explain to me how I could make a VFD work for this machine? I guess I don't quite understand how it becomes a phase convertor so that I can run a 3p machine off my single power?

Thanks everyone!
It draws more than 30amps. If it outputs 30amps 3ph (10hp) it's at least 30x1.8 for the input (plus any losses)