I've no idea how you'd go about calibrating the motor, but yes I can see what you're getting at.
As for setting the current draw, I'd suggest a trial with an ammeter in line to see what the unit draws in normal use. Once you have a feel for it, add half and amp and off you go. That way, at least you'd know your valves were due a de-coke when the CB tripped!
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