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For those who are looking for a more intuitive understanding of what 5kW is, that's 6.7HP.
by userbinator 2y ago
For those who are looking for a more intuitive understanding of what 5kW is, that's 6.7HP.
- _Microft 2y agoMore comparisons: the power of water cookers, (a single) electric stove top and fan heaters are usually in the order of 2kW (at least in Europe with 230V AC)
- quickthrowman 2y ago5kW is just enough power for a 5 HP motor at 230v 3-phase (12.5A), and not quite enough power for a 5 HP motor @ 208v 3-phase (13.8A). If #14 wire was allowed for branch circuits in commercial construction, you could use those as your conductors, that’s how small these things are. NEMA motor ampacity table: https://www.galco.com/circuit/fla_rate.htm https://www.galco.com/circuit/fla_rate.htm