Hello, can I use it to operate a (All Armor Wet/Dry Vacuum, 2.5 gallon, 2 HP), it uses about 5 AMP?
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The rule of thumb for motors is they will draw 3 to 6 times their nameplate current (depending on load). A vaccuum has no real starting load (much like a fan) so 3 times is typical. This in-rush current is short lived (mili-sesconds). It is very likley that a 5 amp motor will NOT overload the 900W inverter with 1800 watt peak. The only way to truly know is to test it.
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Electric motors are rated at sustained load (greater than 60 seconds), so on start-up the motor can draw more than double the rated load. I believe that the initial start would exceed the load rating for the inverter. The sustained load (running load) of the vac is approx 600 watts, so the starting load could be higher than 1200 watts for a short period of time (a second or two). I believe that it would overload the inverter. I would look of a 1500 watt inverter for that type of load.
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This vacuum is quite large. Although you may be able to use it I wouldn't think it practical or cost effective for a small tank.
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Sure. I used it on an upright vacuum where the built-in switch was broken and the vacuum would not turn off. 2 minute install.
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Depends on the amperages. This unit will handle up to 10 Amps of running motor load.
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I looked on the power supply label, it can operate on either. The power supply is on the cart, it supplies low voltage to the vacuum unit in the pool. By the way, this thing works great, I would recommend it.
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This unit is 120v and designed for a pond, not an aquarium. My opinion it is way too powerful for an aquarium as it is built to clear 2000 gal or larger ponds.
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You might want to go to Shark's website http://www.sharkclean.com/cgi-bin/livew/site.w?location=mcopy.w&mcopy=Vacuum-Landing&frames=no&target=main&sponsor=000006&lang=en-US. I'm sure they could answer your question. I just looked in my manual and it states: 120V, 60Hz, 550W, 4.6 A
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The cyclonic is only 10 amps, the machine I gave the good review of is 12 amps. I don't think vacuums are spoken of in terms of horsepower. The 10 amp motor I feel is too small to have enough power.
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You can run a pump, or anything else with this battery. The time it will run is dependent on the current the pump draws. This battery would run a pump that draws 2.5 amps for up to 2 hours.Check the current draw of your pump. It would easily run a pump drawing 5 amps for 1/2 to 1 hr.
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Steve, I don't think so. Using this gun I tripped the thermal overload on my compressor motor while painting 12 kitchen drawers. The compressor being used was a 2HP 20Gallon tank rated for 7.8CFM@40psi / 6.3CFM@90psi.
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First a bit of background -- I am an electrical engineer by training and practice. The switch is rated at 3 amp/125 volt, 1/2 H.P.. If your vacuum is less than this, you are good to go. If it is not, you need to find a bigger switch. If you are not sure, let me know what model vacuum you have and I can probably figure it out.
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Well this product has an adjustable voltage setting, but it's not rated to regulate amperage. ..How sensitive is the equipment you are using? It should work just fine..The only reason I say that with reservation, is that i dont know what you are using it for,and i wouldn't use it for say a breathing machine.i usually just use it to test my item's that i am selling, then decide whether or not to go find or fix the neccessary part of the item. Absolutely though, this is a good product, and should meet your needs
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It's underpowered. It will get the job done as long as you are patient. Never gets solder liquid enough for vacuum. Sorry I don't know the exact wattage. It's buried in my closet and I'm busy at present.
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The rule of thumb for motors is they will draw 3 to 6 times their nameplate current (depending on load). A vaccuum has no real starting load (much like a fan) so 3 times is typical. This in-rush current is short lived (mili-sesconds). It is very likley that a 5 amp motor will not overload the 900W inverter with 1800 watt peak. The only way to truly know is to test it.
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There was no information in the owner's manual regarding this so I called the 1-800 number for Bissell. The individual at the Call Center could tell me the amperage of the sweeper but was not able to answer the outlet voltage question. I would recommend that the person seeking advice send an e-mail to the company as this is an important life safety issue that should be addressed. www.bissell.com
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A 1/4 or 3/8 drill or screw driver should be no problem.An industrial strength 1/2 drill or 3/4 HP drill press would probably be too much.With a vacuum cleaner it would depend on the size and horsepower. This is a 1000 watt generator--about 8 amps of power. any motor that draws more than 8 amps starting current would be too much load.
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It can use it if you have a water cooler, the machine amps do not require the use of a cooler. Coolers are needed over 200 amps