Table Size of Cable and Breaker Compressor

Cable has a very important role in its function as a conductor. We must be selective in choosing and using a cable that suits your needs. Especially for large power tools with more than ten Kilo Watt (KW) such as compressors.

Below I give a table size of cable and breaker compressor

No.	KW	HP	CABLE SIZE	CIRCUIT BREAKER
1	15	20	3 X 6 mm2 + N + E	40 A
2	18	25	3 X 10 mm2 + N + E	40 A
3	22	30	3 X 10 mm2 + N + E	50 A
4	30	40	3 X 16 mm2 + N + E	63 A
5	37	50	3 X 25 mm2 + N + E	80 A
6	45	60	3 X 25 mm2 + N + E	100 A
7	55	75	3 X 35 mm2 + N + E	125 A
8	75	100	3 X 50 mm2 + N + E	160 A
9	90	125	3 X 70 mm2 + N + E	200 A
10	110	150	3 X 95 mm2 + N + E	250 A
11	132	180	3 X 120 mm2 + N + E	250 A
12	160	220	3 X 120 mm2 + N + E	300 A
13	200	270	3 X 150 mm2 + N + E	400 A
14	250	340	3 X 150 mm2 + N + E	500 A

Note: Maximum cable length is 50 m, if more than that use a larger cable
N: Neutral
E: Earth

Reference: Operator's Manual, Ekomak Compressor

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