leafblower - amp ?

["jporath@xxxxxxxxxxxx" <Jporath@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1998 00:19:07 -0600
>From: Franklin Joseph <frj227s@domain.elided>
>Subject: 	
>hi
>i bought a leaf blower from walmart(ofcourse) so i can return it
>i also bought a power converter.
>my problem is that i dunno if the power converter can handle it
>the blower has a 12 amp motor, produces 480cfm
>i hooked it up with my extension cord from my apartment and had it on idle
and 
>it initially jumped to 2000 rpm and stayed there
>i really want to test this thing out but unsure if the converter can
handle it
>i hope you guys out there can give me some insight into this.
>thanks
>Franklin Joseph
>E30 M3 - sharked!


Hmmmmm... that's a tough one Franklin. I think the best way to test it is a
really long extension cord on a retractible wheel. You can mount it on the
rear wing. Of course this means that you have to return home the same way
you left and your trips will be limited to the length of the cord, not to
mention the "Clothesline Effect" it may have on pedestrians.

Good luck and keep us posted on how it goes!

Regards,

Jonathan Porath

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