[DJ88]

Here is the numbers.... Not good....

With a load(ie pushing water) here are the results.

at initial startup. Motor draws 2.8 amps (RMS) after five minuutes it dropped to about 2.0 amps. (RMS) Not the 1 amp quoted. Not even close.

According to Dolphins website the pump's current draw will decrease as the head pressure goes up. Well I never even got down to the highest amperage they quote.

As for wattage consumed. Here is another kicker..

At initial startup 244Watts 120VAR's.

after 1 min 230Watts 106VAR's

after two min 226Watts 103VAR's

after five minutes 222Watts 101 VAR's

I kept measuring beyond five min but it leveled out at 222-224 Watts.

Hmm Me feels like I was taken for a ride now..

all measurements were done with a WATT - VAR transducer and a fluke 87 series III multimeter.

If anyone wants the accuracies/error factors of the meter or transducer let me know and I will get them for you.

I'll just say the error factor on both is under 0.1%

:mad: :mad: :mad:

I am going to go take a few deep breaths.. see ya later.. ;) :D

[ 24 May 2002, 13:43: Message edited by: DJ88 ]