Electrical Requirement for 1 1/2 Hp Motor

[Mike Turner]

I decided to look at what a 1 1/2 hp motor like on the Jet 1642evs would require. In my web surfing I saw where a 1 1/2 hp motor requires a 30 amp circuit. Is this correct?. I have a 100 amp subpanel so I have the power there.

[Vaughn McMillan]

I've never seen a 1 1/2 hp motor that required more than a 20 amp circuit. The manual for that lathe indicates that it is looking for 12 to 16 amps, so a standard 20 amp circuit should have you covered just fine.

[Mike Turner]

I know now. I looked at their website and it said 4.6 amp...Ive been surfing too much !! hahahahaaa...Im glad Im wrong ...!! Thanks !!!!!

[Jim Burr]

Mine is on a 20a circuit and runs just fine with a couple little do-dads running on the same circuit.