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Re: computing electrical loads

To: Randall <tr3driver@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: computing electrical loads
From: John Miller <jem@milleredp.com>
Date: Mon, 15 Nov 2004 16:37:45 -0800
> We've had this discussion before ... it takes a lot more than 750 watts to
> make one horsepower.

Well, technically, one horsepower IS 746 watts.  The problem is that if 
you're converting electrical current into, the device (motor) and all 
the other stuff in the way is nowhere near 100% efficient.

John.






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