I had a Bendpak HD-7W with the 110V option (Bendpak calls it 110) installed yesterday. The tag on the power unit doesn't give a lot of electrical information. The installation manual doesn't give any information on the 110V option. The unit came with a 12AWG cord with a 15 amp plug. I'm assuming it can operate fine on a 20 amp circuit in my garage, although the FLA 26 on the tag has me wondering. Thoughts?
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Bendpak HD-7W Electrical Requirements
- Thread starter Al G
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klassenl
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Well, the nameplate says it has a full load amps (FLA)) of 26 amps. It may run for a little on a 20a breaker.
pattenp
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If it's wired with cord and plug by the manufacturer then that's what you go by. That will a max 20A circuit for the plug supplied on the unit.
I'm learning about horsepower ratings for receptacles. It appears there aren't any 20 amp receptacles rated for 2 horsepower. So it looks like I'll be using 30 amps after all. Fortunately I have a 30 amp receptacle right around the corner that will work until I get a dedicated receptacle put in. I'll upgrade the cord to 10 awg with the appropriate plug.
mike93lx
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They gave you a plug. Use it, if will be fine.
Or spend a bunch for an "upgrade" if it makes you feel better.
Before second guessing stuff related to a lift, I'd talk to the manufacturer. But if I got something with a 15a plug, I'd throw in a 20a circuit and not think about it more
Or spend a bunch for an "upgrade" if it makes you feel better.
Before second guessing stuff related to a lift, I'd talk to the manufacturer. But if I got something with a 15a plug, I'd throw in a 20a circuit and not think about it more
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redmondjp
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Wowee, based upon that nameplate, you need a 120V, 30A circuit for that load. Let us know if you can get a vehicle all the way up before the breaker trips.
mike93lx
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The motor may have a 26a fla, but will it hit that in operation? I doubt it considering the plug that it came with.
Pay close attention to the duty cycle.The motor may have a 26a fla, but will it hit that in operation? I doubt it considering the plug that it came with.
It has worked so far to raise my Jeep Wrangler as high as my 12' ceiling will allow. Twice. No problem with the circuit breaker. The long range plan has always been to hardwire it to a box in the ceiling. I just need to wait for cooler weather so I can tolerate being in the attic. In the attic I have easy access to a 30 amp circuit feeding a RV outlet. I'll probably tap into that .
mike93lx
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If it's working, why change?
Hardwiring to the ceiling is to get the cord off the floor. I think I'll have easier access to the 30 amp circuit than any of the 20 amp circuits. It will also provide a little peace of mind given the 26 amp full load on the label.If it's working, why change?
mike93lx
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Got it. Absolutely worth eliminating a trip hazardHardwiring to the ceiling is to get the cord off the floor. I think I'll have easier access to the 30 amp circuit than any of the 20 amp circuits. It will also provide a little peace of mind given the 26 amp full load on the label.
WhoWhatNow
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If you hardwire the lift, add a local disconnect at the control unit. This ensures you can shut the lift off if the switch gets stuck before your vehicle and ceiling become one.
Already done before I plugged it in.If you hardwire the lift, add a local disconnect at the control unit. This ensures you can shut the lift off if the switch gets stuck before your vehicle and ceiling become one.
pattenp
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That 26A is based on 110v. I think your voltage should be closer to 125. You're making a mountain out of a mole hill.