On Thu, 18 Sep 2003 03:10:59 GMT, John Ammeter
wrote:

On Wed, 17 Sep 2003 20:08:08 -0700, "Tim Ward"
wrote:


"Rich S." wrote in message
...
Check out item 47065-2VGA at http://www.harborfreight.com/.

4-1/2 HP 21 GALLON CAST IRON VERTICAL COMPRESSOR
Two Built-in Universal Quick Connect Couplers for Convenient Air Hose
Connection
Long-life oil lubricated compressor with precision machined cast iron
sleeve
Twin capacitor motor with thermal overload protection
Wheel kit with 6'' wheels and ergonomic for smooth portability
Oil level indicator window for easy maintenance
Reduced vibration with rubber foot stabilizers
4-1/2 peak horsepower; 120 volt, 60Hz
125 PSI max; 4.4 CFM @ 90 PSI; 11.1 CFM @ 40 PSI
Shipping weight: 152 lbs.
$169.99

Rich S.

I dunno beans about air compressors, so maybe someone else can explain it to
me:
The usual wall circuit is 15 Amperes, times 120 volts peak is 1800 watts.

Most of the circuits in our house are 20 amp with ground fault. There
is one 30 amp and my den has two 30 amp 220 volt outlets( for the ham
station)

746 watts in a horsepower, so how do you get 4.5 HP out of a wall socket?

Tim Ward


You DON'T.....

Ohhh come on John, you can too...It's just I use a 220 volt 50, or 60
amp socket like the one for the kitchen range:-)) Well that and it's
mounted on the surface and fed through conduit. It's gotta be close
to a 90 foot run from the breaker box. No, I didn't use #14
either:-))

Did I mention it's out in the shop too?

Roger Halstead (K8RI EN73 & ARRL Life Member)
www.rogerhalstead.com
N833R World's oldest Debonair? (S# CD-2)



John Ammeter