"LRod" wrote in message


Basically, Delta says there is no performance difference between 115V
and 230V, although they didn't specifically address the different
horsepower claims.

Thee seems to be an implication though, that on 230V you'd be getting more
power. Facts aside, 2 sounds better than 1.5



Let's say some damn lying marketer seeking any conceivable competitive
advantage and an ethical electrical engineer and a tort lawyer had a
meeting

OMIGOSH, I'd skip that dinner party!

to hash out just what claims could be made for a motor U prong
NEMA 5-15 duplex walloutlet. They had to hash out just what could be
safely claimed for their dual voltage cord connected machine and still
satisfy their recent class action suit judgement.

Their decision could be to rate the motor as 2 HP at 230 Volts and
de-rate it to 1 1/2 HP to meet the UL limits of the Wall outlet. Dumb
but bureaucratic.


I'd wager lots of money that's the answer. They're not claiming MORE
hp at 230V; they're claiming LESS at 115V. Tricky.


Yes, interesting and your friend is probably be right. Thanks for the info.
Ed