Thread: 4 HP on 115v??
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Joe
 
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Default 4 HP on 115v??

On Mon, 19 Jan 2004 10:04:31 -0700, Bridger wrote:

On Mon, 19 Jan 2004 11:39:28 GMT, Wayne Brissette
wrote:

A co-worker asked my opinion of the current worksite table saws out there. He



* Powerful 15 Amp, 4.4 HP max. tool output - Power to tackle any material

OK, how are they claiming to get 4.4 HP out of this thing on 115v?


Wayne



by lying....

Maybe.

If I'm doing this right:
4.4HP = 3.28Kw at 100% eff. (which it isn't, of course)
3.28Kw of power at 120v requires 27 amps.

Creative. I have seen other products with similar claims
though.

Joe
Ontario