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Wire size is based on the amperage that the load requires. For an accurate answer the motor amperage is needed. That said you can get an approximate figure by this method. 1 HP = 746 watts. This formula for amperage when HP is known. HP x 746/1.73 x Voltage x %Eff x pf. Use a Efficiency % at 90 and a power factor of .85. A horse power of 5 x 746 = 3730/1.73 x 220 x 90% x .85 = 12.81 amps. Code states that motor supply conductors have to be 125% of the full load amps = 16 amps. Code also states that conductors can only be loaded to 80% on continuous load which a motor falls into. A #12 copper wire 90 degree insulation is rated at 20 amps x 80% = 16 amps. A #12 wire will do the job. It will need a 40 amp three pole breaker, 50 amp non time delay fuse or a 30 amp time delay fuse to feed the motor.

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