is it an energy efficient motor?
2090833
This motor was an exact replacement for a 7 year old motor and I assume that it would have the same efficiency as the original. It is made by the same manufacturer. I don't know the efficiency rating of this motor but it wasn't a consideration in it's selection. I'm sure you can contact the manufacturer (AO Smith Electric) and get that information. The motor is of the same high quality construction as the original and it's performance over the past several months has been flawless.
2090834
Friend, I have no idea to your inquiry. My son mounted the motor and it has performed great. Seems to me the manufacture of the the motor could answer the question, sorry, del
1471398
I'd like to know this also. My understanding is anything induction-charged isn't very energy efficient. Convenient and safe, yes, but not energy efficient.
1172805
no. the small motor is strictly 110 volt. you would need to reduce the input voltage to 110.
1387227
Sure can as most all of these motors can. It is powerful though and you might need to use care in operating it.
2006545
This is a variable speed motor. I am very rough on the motor, and it's really taken a beating. I love it! I recommend getting the MinnKota 60 amp breaker as well to protect the motor.
781421
Yes it does. It doesn't use much either, it is just a small motor to feed a cutting blade. No problem.
2227554
Yes it is, at least for everything I have tried.It actually has a low speed that is actually low, some do not, they are to fast and sling food every ware.I really enjoy using it so far, hope this helps.Oh yes it powerful, and dose a nice job.
1299575
There are considerations. Note the 1.5A rating. Also when the motor turns off, the stored energy in the motor's inductance needs to go somewheren and there will be an inductive kick... which brings me to "no" because this is not simple. DC or AC application?
709255
I am sorry , I don't know the answer to that . It is not very strong and it's very noisy . When starting the motor at times is quite a workout . I guess you get what you pay for :)
469047
Hello Gail. It is a 500 watt motor and goes a steady 20 mph for me. I hope I have answered your question. Tony
692189
Surprisingly yes. The motor seems fine. Every other part of this machine is junk.
1670728
It's really quiet and efficient. When the motor kicks on its really not load. I would compare it to about the same noise as turning a window ac unit.
2243877
In theory, you could run the gearbox backwards to drive the small DC motors as a generator. I wouldn't expect to get a large amount of energy from the machine, or expect the machine to handle long term operation, but it could be used as a simple illustrative device.
1217506
It is a one and one half horse power motor. It does not have to be on its own electrical circuit but it does consume over half of the capacity of a single 15 amp 110 volt circuit.
1081530
Absolutely , Yes. Be sure to clean/ vacuum out your cabinet and hose off your coils while you have the power off and the cabinet open.It will most certainly run more efficient.
150650
I would say yes. It's a small fan that has to go fast to push a lot of air, so there's a decent amount of wind noise. The motor itself seems quiet.
1804327
This is an AC motor. You'd likely want a DC motor, so that you could drive it with a battery.