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>Would a more powerful motor be more economical over a period of years? I.E. 
>the maker recommends a 3/4 hp motor. Would a 1 hp motor run more 
>economically in electricity use as to pay for the price difference over 
>period of a few year? This might be especially true with a honey pump.

The most important consideration for an extractor is the RPM of the motor. I 
believe the recommendations (from memory) is a motor with 1725 RPM.

I like the higher HP motors as they have the power to start a heavy load of 
frames. but will also wear motor belts due to slipping when starting. Even 
on our big extractors we give the basket a push to get the rotation started.

Most draw around 8 amps which is not that much but will dim lights when they 
start when combined with lighting on a circuit with a small breaker (15 
Amp).

All our circuits are 30 amp with heavy wiring but with more than one motor 
or heat element on the circuit at times we pop a breaker. *If* the wiring in 
your processing area is heavy (10 or 12 gauge) then you can easily switch 
the circuit breaker from 15 amp to 30 amp.
15 amp breakers are too low for use in a sideline honey processing area 
usually. Switching to 20 amp helps but please consult an electrician as 
although I have wired many honey processing areas myself my thoughts are 
general to electricity and wiring.

bob h.

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