so you shock yourself on a regular basis and dont die? that makes no sense
and 240D isnt any more spicy than split phase 120/240 unless youre messing with the stinger leg. anyone who grabs the stinger leg and touches neutral or ground at the same time has whats coming to them....
still dont get...
wire size is based on nameplate HP NOT nameplate FLA....
Do you have 3Ø Delta? because skipping every 3rd breaker space indicates this And here's the junction box that's halfway down the run. This is where I was doing to potentially get power for my Bridgeport clone mill (single phase 230v or...
correct, have to read past 240.4(D) however the ampacity of NM-b doesnt change regardless if its feeding a motor. for 5HP, 35a rated wire is required. this means #10 THWN or #8 NM-b because #10 NM-b is limited to 30a
motor circuits are easy
wire sized 125% of NEC FLC table amps (28a for 5HP as listed on nameplate not compressor label). This means 35a rated wire for 5hp
disconnect needed if more than 50' from and not within sight of panel
must be hardwired unless you can find plug and receptacle rated for...
that makes no sense at all. The OP stated they have 120v at the side terminals of the receptacle. that means its not an issue upstream and surely not a loose neutral.