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Re: the African Queen

To: Tim Dziechowski <timd@ptltd.com>, british-cars@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: the African Queen
From: lupienj@wal.hp.com (John Lupien)
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 93 13:08:46 EST
> Is there anyone out there who has one of these who can verify that it can
> in fact live happily on a 15 AMP circuit?  Any recommendations for other
> models of medium duty compressors?

Hi Tim,

   I have the Campbell-Hausfield 2.5HP 20 gallon tank version, and I have
it running on a 15 amp circuit without too much trouble. If it switches
on just as I pull the trigger on my MIG welder, it'll blow the fuse, but
otherwise it works OK. You can't use an extension cord, though - the voltage
drop on startup is too great, it lugs the motor and blows the fuse. It's
better to use a longer hose, anyway.


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John R. Lupien
lupienj@wal.hp.com


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