Frank Fusco
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I could have put this in lathe land but the question crosses over to all wood working tools. I asked this same question on another wood turning board last week but no one responded.
As most of you here know, I am a zero in the elektriks knowledge department. Most of the elektriks discussions leave me looking for a translator.
OK, I have gathered (learned?) that a 220V motor is better, or stronger, than a 110V.
But, what I haven't picked up yet is how much. e.g. Using my lathe motor as an example. It is a 1 1/2 hp., 220V, three phase (says that on it, but I don't know, or care what that means) and DC (I do know what that means, sorta). But, the puzzlement is: Is this 1 1/2 hp, or any 220V motor, stronger, or more powerful than a 110V 1 1/2 hp motor? If yes, why are both called 1 1/2 hp?
Please follow KISS principal when explaining.
As most of you here know, I am a zero in the elektriks knowledge department. Most of the elektriks discussions leave me looking for a translator.
OK, I have gathered (learned?) that a 220V motor is better, or stronger, than a 110V.
But, what I haven't picked up yet is how much. e.g. Using my lathe motor as an example. It is a 1 1/2 hp., 220V, three phase (says that on it, but I don't know, or care what that means) and DC (I do know what that means, sorta). But, the puzzlement is: Is this 1 1/2 hp, or any 220V motor, stronger, or more powerful than a 110V 1 1/2 hp motor? If yes, why are both called 1 1/2 hp?
Please follow KISS principal when explaining.
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