Motors & Voltage
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1 HP = .746 kW = 746 watts
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746 watts ÷ 230 volts = 3.24 amps
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746 watts ÷ 115 volts = 6.49 amps
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115 volt ˝ hp motor requires twice the
amperage of a 230 volt ˝ hp motor
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