Cable size for motor

[Arthur Living]

Hi there,

Tried finding a simple calculator for working out the cable size required for a motor but struggled.

I have just bought a 5hp / 3.7kw single phase motor to power a roller mill. It is to be plugged into a 32a blue socket about 10m away.

Does anyone know what cable size I need please.

TIA

 

[TheTallGuy]

4mm or 6mm H07 cable (also referred to as TRS) should be fine.

 

[Hard Graft]

would a 16amp plug not do the job

 

[TheTallGuy]

would a 16amp plug not do the job

16A would be on the limit & wouldn't leave enough overhead for startup current etc. Plus if the 32A is already there...

 

[Arthur Living]

thats brilliant, thankyou.

As has been said I already have a 32 amp socket already in that shed.