wire size

[pudgybear]

I am moving a refrigeration cooler compressor at my daughters shop, it will be about 35 foot from the service panel, my question is do i run #12 or #10 wire, the motor draws 56 amps at full load.

 

[kd3pc]

56 amps will require #6 romex or #8 THHN copper (50amps), minimum with appropriate protection and terminations.

Good practice is 125% of what is minimum, which knocks you up a size

 

[C96]

Please post a clear picture of the units nameplate.

More info is needed to help you with this.

The NEC has specific rules regarding refrigeration equipment, motors and the like.

 

[Norcal]

Where are you getting the data? Hermetic compressors are frequently marked in locked rotor amperes & sizing to that will result in waaay oversized wiring.

 

[Speedy Petey]

.... my question is do i run #12 or #10 wire, the motor draws 56 amps at full load.

I know this is an unpopular opinion, but if you have to ask this question you are probably best served calling a pro. ESPECIALLY considering this is a commercial setting.

 

[JoeFin]

my question is do i run #12 or #10 wire, the motor draws 56 amps at full load.

Laughed so hard milk shot out my nose

 

[6768rogues]

Laughed so hard milk shot out my nose

I once passed an entire peanut butter and jelly sandwich through my nose.

 

[Zeke]

Before you laugh too hard consider that the OP has a 1 HP 230 volt compressor which might be rated at 5 point 6 amps used in a flower shop.