wiring size for a lift

[oiler]

Starting to insulate my shop and i was looking at the wiring to the overhead box for my hoist
the specs for the hoist motor are 208v-230v 2HP, Single Phase, 60Hz
The wiring is a 12/2 yellow colored wire
Is this the correct size for that type of motor??
The 220 boxes in the wall all have the large conductor 4 wire going to them
Didn't want to bother the electrician unless I have to
Thanks

 

[Falcon67]

12 gauge is fine for a 2HP 230 single phase motor. The motor gets two hots and a ground.

 

[ArthurPE]

I'm assuming the run to be less than 170' from the box, and the wire to be Cu (3% Vdrop)

per code that motor draws ~12A, so #12 rated at 20A is OK depending on the CB, starter, etc., if you have a 20A CB (or less) you are good to go...

you mean 12/2 with gnd correct?

 

[oiler]

yep it would be with a ground and a run of about 60 feet

 

[sberry]

Fine and dandy for a lift, the use is so intermittent efficiency isn't even an issue.

 

[Charles (in GA)]

Just be sure and remark the ends of the white wire to red, to indicate to others later on that it is a HOT wire and not a neutral. I use a red magic marker and coat all the exposed white wire.

Charles