Re: Real hard data on air compressors

[lupienj@wal.hp.com (John Lupien)]

> I will compare two 5 hp units, a 4 hp unit, and a
> 2 hp unit, all from CH. 
> 
> Campbell-Hausfeld 2 hp Single Stage:   7.2 cfm @ 40 psi      max 125 psi
> (115/230 v, 15 amps @ 115 volts)       5.6 cfm @ 90 psi
> 
> Campbell-Hausfeld 4 hp Single Stage:   8.1 cfm @ 40 psi      max 125 psi
> (115 v only, 15 amps @ 115 volts)      6.4 cfm @ 90 psi

That can't be right. It must mean "230v only, 15 amps @ 230 volts".
15 amps at 115 volts is 2.3 hp, can't do any better, sorry...


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