My 220v single phase motor 5hp is pulling 8 amps on my tong meter in the motor repair shop. The motor is rated at 28 amps. Motor shop supply voltage with my motor running is 198v. On my farm the motor pulls 26 amps no load at 236v. I have bypassed the motor starter, and have wired it direct to the incoming power at the grain bin at the bottom of the fuses and it still pulls 26 amps. When loaded on the grain auger it pulls 28 to 30 amps and kicks out the heater on the motor starter.
How can it be OK at the motor shop and bad on the farm?
How can it be OK at the motor shop and bad on the farm?