Extension Cord Cable Size; Electric Motor Loads - AEG Powertools AGN5000DEB Original Instructions Manual

EXTENSION CORD CABLE SIzE
Refer to the table below to ensure the cable size of the extension cords you use are capable of carrying the required load.
Inadequate size cables can cause a voltage drop, which can burn out the appliance and overheat the cord.
Load in Watts
Current in
Amperes
2.5
5
7.5
10
15
20
25
30
40
ELECTRIC MOTOR LOADS
It is characteristic of common electric motors in normal operation to draw up to six times their running current while starting. This
table may be used to estimate the watts required to start "Code G" electric motors; however, if an electric motor fails to start or
reach running speed, turn off the appliance or tool immediately to avoid equipment damage. Always check the requirements of
the tool or appliance being used compared to the rated output of the generator.
Motor Size (H.P.)
1/8
1/6
1/4
1/3
1/2
3/4
1
At 230V #8 Wire
575
1150
1725
2300
3450
4600
53 m
5750
46 m
6900
38 m
9200
27 m
Running Watts
Repulsion Induction
275
275
400
450
600
850
1100
English
ELECTRICAL
Maximum Allowable Cord Length
#10 Wire #12 Wire
305 m 183 m
152 m 91 m
107 m 61 m
76 m 46 m
46 m 30 m
38 m 22 m
30 m
20 m
Watts Required to Start Motor
Capacitor
600
600
850
975
1300
1900
2500
5
#14 Wire
114 m
61 m
38 m
30 m
20 m
Split Phase
850
850
1050
1350
1800
2600
3300
#16 Wire
76 m
38 m
30 m
15 m
1200
2050
2400
2700
3600
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