Circuit breakers are designed with this in mind. They are supposed to trip based on power not just raw current. So if the breaker were to trip with 50 amps after 1 second, then it should trip with 100A in 1/2 second. Remember the breaker is there to protect the wiring, NOT TO PROTECT YOU. The wiring is able to stand short bursts of power over the rated limit so the breaker is designed accordingly.
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Thien Cyclone Separator Lid Discussion / Re: Duct Collector: 1.5 HP induction motor, 1200 CFM, 110V - 16A
April 11, 2013, 02:45:26 AM #2
Thien Cyclone Separator Lid Discussion / Re: New Impeller for HF DC?
April 11, 2013, 02:37:58 AM
I got my coupon from one of the magazines, either wood magazine or this old house.
It looks like they upped the price since I bought it. Anyhow it also seems like ppl are selling these HF coupons on ebay too.
I found this by doing a google images search for "harbor freight coupon dust collector"
It looks like they upped the price since I bought it. Anyhow it also seems like ppl are selling these HF coupons on ebay too.
I found this by doing a google images search for "harbor freight coupon dust collector"
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Thien Cyclone Separator Lid Discussion / Re: New Impeller for HF DC?
April 10, 2013, 09:38:02 AM
Thanks JFurjanic!
Did you have any issues ordering it from Rikon? Someone mentioned that they started asking for serial numbers of the DC for liability purposes. I suppose I could always go to a local Woodcraft and just copy the S/N from one of their floor models, hehe.
Did you have any issues ordering it from Rikon? Someone mentioned that they started asking for serial numbers of the DC for liability purposes. I suppose I could always go to a local Woodcraft and just copy the S/N from one of their floor models, hehe.
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Thien Cyclone Separator Lid Discussion / Re: New Impeller for HF DC?
April 09, 2013, 05:13:00 PM
Hi mickeyh,
Considering the price of the HF DC ($139 w/ coupon) I'm not too concerned w/ the longevity of the motor (I even have a spare 220v 2HP motor).
Theoretically, the HF's claim of a 2HP motor would mean that its capable of running at 20amps continuous duty so as long as it can get past its initial start up current, it "should" be okay.
To use a similar analogy, its like changing the gearing on your car to make it taller. It takes longer to get up to speed, but if you have the horsepower you can reach a higher top speed.
Someone mentioned that they used a Rikon impeller, but never gave the part number. Does anyone know how that conversion went?
Considering the price of the HF DC ($139 w/ coupon) I'm not too concerned w/ the longevity of the motor (I even have a spare 220v 2HP motor).
Theoretically, the HF's claim of a 2HP motor would mean that its capable of running at 20amps continuous duty so as long as it can get past its initial start up current, it "should" be okay.
To use a similar analogy, its like changing the gearing on your car to make it taller. It takes longer to get up to speed, but if you have the horsepower you can reach a higher top speed.
Someone mentioned that they used a Rikon impeller, but never gave the part number. Does anyone know how that conversion went?
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Thien Cyclone Separator Lid Discussion / Re: New Impeller for HF DC?
April 09, 2013, 03:56:50 AM
I'm interested in replacing my HF impeller also.
It also seems weird to me why Grizzly's 1.5 HP DC using the same impeller would not have the same problem. Were you testing this in open air?
Grizzly has an aluminum version of this impeller now Part# P1028Z2010V2 - IMPELLER 12-3/4" ALUMINUM V2.09.11
I wonder if the aluminum version is lighter, thereby reducing the startup current.
Did you have to make any modifications to make the impeller fit on the motor shaft or into the blower housing?
It also seems weird to me why Grizzly's 1.5 HP DC using the same impeller would not have the same problem. Were you testing this in open air?
Grizzly has an aluminum version of this impeller now Part# P1028Z2010V2 - IMPELLER 12-3/4" ALUMINUM V2.09.11
I wonder if the aluminum version is lighter, thereby reducing the startup current.
Did you have to make any modifications to make the impeller fit on the motor shaft or into the blower housing?
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