continuous horsepower vs. total horsepower When I see the horsepower spec on most treadmills, is it for the total horsepower or the continuous horsepower? It was recommended to me and my wife while in Dicks that if we are going to be using our treadmill about 3 - 4 hrs a day, between the two of us that we should look at around 2 horsepower. At the time I didn't think of asking him is that total or continuous. continuous horsepower vs. total horsepower When I see the horsepower spec on most treadmills, is it for the total horsepower or the continuous horsepower? It was recommended to me and my wife... » Read More continuous horsepower vs. total horsepower When I see the horsepower spec on most treadmills, is it for the total horsepower or the continuous horsepower? It was recommended to me and my wife while in Dicks that if we are going to be using our treadmill about 3 - 4 hrs a day, between the two of us that we should look at around 2 horsepower. At the time I didn't think of asking him is that total or continuous. « Show Less
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Yes, b/c that's what I want to use it for, for a treadmill sit/stand desk set-up, walking between 0.5 and 2.0 mph, just to keep the circulation going and give me energy for my real workouts. The TreadDesk company says you need a stronger continous hp motor b/c the low but constant use is more taxing on the mechanism. That is also why I'm looking at the Merit 725T Plus treadmill. Check out the specs. Much higher. Newer model.
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I've heard that 2-3 continuous horsepower is needed especially if you're going to be using the treadmill for extended period of time at low (walking speeds). It is actually more taxing on the motor when you are going slowly, unless you are walking at an incline.
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It's said it has a 7 standby time? I have never left on that long. I have watch videos and listen music in the amount of 3-4 hours and still had 2 hours left on it. I do a lot of treadmill running.
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running on it everyday will wear it out very quickly. this treadmill is great, but not for serious runners. may be a little too flimsy for what you need.
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Crutchfield has the specs as "Peak Power Output (Watts x Channels) 450 x 2". Peak wattage (in this case 900 watts) is important to be available during certain demanding parts of a song, but is not sustainable (Think of it like you're jogging and a dog starts chasing you. You can get a burst of speed to get away, but can't run that fast for a long period). The sustained/continuous wattage is what the RMS refers to. That is what the more important statistic is to look at and how most legitimate amps are rated. I have this amp and consider it very good, especially at this price point. Sorry if I got too off topic. Hope this helps!
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I installed 2 of them in my classroom. I prefer them on low since they are close to my desk. I depend on listening to help me monitor my students and class room behavior. However, if I had put them on the other side of the room or had not put them so close together, I would use a higher RPM.
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Crutchfield has the specs as "Peak Power Output (Watts x Channels) 450 x 2". Peak wattage (in this case 900 watts) is important to be available during certain demanding parts of a song, but is not sustainable (Think of it like you're jogging and a dog starts chasing you. You can get a burst of speed to get away, but can't run that fast for a long period). The sustained/continuous wattage is what the RMS refers to. That is what the more important statistic is to look at and how most legitimate amps are rated. I have this amp and consider it very good, especially at this price point. Sorry if I got too off topic. Hope this helps! Crutchfield has the specs as "Peak Power Output (Watts x Channels) 450 x 2". Peak wattage (in this case 900 watts) is important to be available during certain demanding parts of a song, but is not sustainable (Think of it like you're jogging and a dog starts chasing you. You can get a burst of speed to get away, but can't run that fast for a long period). The sustained/continuous wattage is what the RMS refers to. That is what the more important statistic is to look at and how most legitimate amps are rated. I have this amp and consider it very good, especially at this price... » Read More Crutchfield has the specs as "Peak Power Output (Watts x Channels) 450 x 2". Peak wattage (in this case 900 watts) is important to be available during certain demanding parts of a song, but is not sustainable (Think of it like you're jogging and a dog starts chasing you. You can get a burst of speed to get away, but can't run that fast for a long period). The sustained/continuous wattage is what the RMS refers to. That is what the more important statistic is to look at and how most legitimate amps are rated. I have this amp and consider it very good, especially at this price point. Sorry if I got too off topic. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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I would say it's excellent in that regard. The deck has a slight flexibility with your foot fall, and I find it very comfortable to run on for extended periods. Over the years we have had several treadmills, and we agree this LifeSpan TR 1200i is the best we have ever owned. I can't see any downside to this equipment. However, you should know that the on-off toggle switch is located at floor level on the front of the treadmill necessitating a stretch to turn it on and off. Not a problem for me...still, the switch could have been located on the 'dashboard' for ease of use. This is an excellent treadmill. 5 star recommendation here.
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It should be fine to just keep running, and it uses less power (and generates less heat) than a typical desktop PC in the process. That means you should be spending less to have it continue running all that time.
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I spent about a year testing each of the different desks out there as purchasing a treadmill desk is a major purchase. You can see the results of my research here: http://www.blog.joelx.com/lifespan-fitness-treadmill-desk-review-comparison/6645/
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The TF1000 Exerpeutic Treadmill is very quiet as long as you keep it regularly lubricated. We regularly put between 100 and 200 miles per month on our TF 1000, and lubricate it once a month as well. If it starts making noise, you've waited too long, and have probably caused some excess wear to the belt and motor.
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I am sure the HP measurement is mechanical power not electrical. Mechanical power in this case would be a function of torque and rotation as opposed to electrical power which is voltage and current.
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I am not an expert but I do have an above average understanding of engines and power. Ultimately an engine can only create so much horsepower based on the size of the engine. If you have seen a dramatic loss of horsepower which was not a problem before then you are better off spending your money on a proper engine diagnostic by a mechanic. This product, in my humble opinion, will not achieve the desired results you are looking for.
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I am not a runner, but a cyclist with a Garmin Edge 305. As a cyclist, or I believe anyone interested in fitness, the key metrics are not speed and distance. Rather, I'd suggest that time and intensity are far more critical. You may not be interested in "training" but even if you are just interested in general fitness, heart rate is a far better measure of how you're doing. Intensity can be most easily measured by either heart rate or by power output - but I don't know how you'd get power on a run, so that leaves heart rate. Ok - now that I've said that I will never ride without heart rate (even though I can display 8 metrics on my Garmin Edge, the only things I have showing are heartrate, cadence (pedal strokes per minute) and clock (time of day, not time in workout). I'm also going to buy one of these for my wife. She is a very casual runner and I'm guessing she'll never really use the heart rate monitor. She is more interested in making sure she gets an hour in every day, and if she happened to improve her times, then she'll be happy. She'll never track her performance outside of the very simplest of measurements. So I'll spend the money anyway, but she'll never use the extra function. If nothing else, I'll have an extra heart rate strap for myself... Hope this helps, it's just one person's personal opinion.
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I would buy a higher end treadmill if I was still running. This is a great little treadmill for our purposes. We walk about 30 minutes a day each and it is perfect for this. Serious running needs a sturdier treadmill.
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Every tool manufacturer has found a way to exaggerate their power ratings in order to make their products more marketable. Those 120v shop vacs that are claiming an output of 6.5 HP is case in point. They get away with it by calling it "peak" horsepower. I believe they calculate peak HP by factoring in the start up amps that it takes to get the motor going, not the running amps. Startup amps can be 3 to 4 times the normal running amps. Yes, startup amps only surge for a second or two at most, but again it's a marketing ploy.
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I have not noticed any significant change, nor will you. All electric motors of a specific horsepower will use a similar amount of electricity, with minor exceptions. However, this motor is much quieter, but I only run it 5 to 6 hours per day. Many say 4 hours is sufficient.
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All treadmills require periodic maintenance if you want it to last longer. Here is the list of items from my owner's manual: Vacuum Under Motor Cover & Check Wiring (Every Other Month)Clean & Inspect Deck for Lubrication (Every Other Month)Lubricate Deck (Every 90 hours or sooner if dry)Inspect Belt Tracking (Monthly) Adjust if necessary