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250 hp 480 volt three phase
302A
302x125%= 377.5 = 3-500mcm &Gr(per 250.122). 3 inch conduit
Breaker 600A.
125 Hp480 volt 3 phase
156 A
156x125%=195amps = 3-3/0 plus gr. 2 inch conduit
Breaker 250 amp
both either soft starts or VFD.
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