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Old 06-20-2007, 04:05 PM
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Default Re: Compressors Start up Wattage

The motor should have the running amps listed. Generally an AC motor will draw 5 to 5.5 times the running amps on start-up for a brief moment.

If I remember right 1HP = 746 watts.
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