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Old June 18th 07, 10:57 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt,rec.aviation.owning
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Default Air Compressor Horsepower/Wattage/Amperage

On Mon, 18 Jun 2007 14:53:30 -0700, "
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Have you ever noticed that in the horsepower place on the motor
dataplate it says something like "SPL"?

The motor mfg doesn't want to be complicit on the out right lying
done by the compressor mfgs, who never heard that 750 watts = 1 hp.


NOTHING beats Shop-Vac HP ratings.

6HP from a 15 amp 120v outlet! Awesome! G