Subject: Re: Jet 1HP or 2HP Dust collector

From: "Jack A. Zucker" <[email-masked]>
Date: Sat, 08 Feb 1997 12:08:05 -0500

Explodey2 wrote:
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> I just got the DC650 1 hp. It has no problem with TS, 12" planer or
> jointer. Has better specs than other 1 hp units. Higher static pressure
> and motor is probably underated (it is rated at 16amps - high for only 1
> hp). I got mine at a show new w/ rebate for $195

Not to beat a dead horse but 16 amps @ 1HP is not an indication of the
motor being overrated. It's an indication that the motor is not very
efficient.

-Jaz

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From: [email-masked] (Alan Murphy)
Date: Sun, 09 Feb 1997 03:02:14 GMT

Jack..... 

You know better than to make generalization like that....there are
some terrificly efficient motors that pull 16 amps...

Without measuring the HP at the spindle how can you tell the
difference?

>motor being overrated. It's an indication that the motor is not very

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Alan Murphy
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From: "Jack A. Zucker" <[email-masked]>
Date: Sun, 09 Feb 1997 17:25:32 -0500

> some terrificly efficient motors that pull 16 amps...
I was referring to the original poster's claim that the since the motor
drew more amperage than the average 1.5hp unit, it was conservatively
rated. He was equating the higher amperage with more power which is just
not true.

-Jaz

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