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Old June 20th 07, 05:09 AM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt,rec.aviation.owning
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Default Air Compressor Horsepower/Wattage/Amperage

Thanks, Don. As you say, it is "interesting" but it doesn't speak to the
point. So far I haven't had an on-point reply. This link is technically
good as it tries to relate the impossibility of some advertized horsepowers
pumping out SCFM, but SCFM relates to electrical power not.

Forget I said compressor except for the calculation of wattage/amperage
required in a partially full compressor tank. All I need to do is to
rationally or experimentally match a generator with a motor that HAPPENS to
be connected to a compressor.

To hell with inflated horsepower claims, airplane engines, and the like.
Simple question. One horse compressor motor. How much peak
amperage/wattage to start it zero PSI in the tank, how much to keep it
running to max PSI of (say) 100 psi, and how much to REstart it when the
pressure drops to 80 psi.

Jim

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"Don Tuite" wrote in message
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Jim, this is interesting:

http://www.truetex.com/aircompressors.htm

(Sorry if it's a repost.)

Don



 




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