RE: Reversable 1Hp Electric motor search

[bob bownes <rbownes@neworks.net>]

>Are you sure you need that much power ?  It's tough to get a real 2hp from 
>a normal 110v outlet, it usually takes a 20amp circuit and heavy wiring. 
> Of course, any washing machine motor will produce 2 Harbor Freight hp ! 

Yah, I'm unfortunately sure I need that much HP. I'm using it to move
(through gear reduction) a 16 foot long by 4 ft wide stage platform on a
pivot. And the critter is HEAVY.