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    electric motor torque

    Ok. Another philosophical. scenario 1. 1 hp motor - 120 volt - 15 amp, 17xx rpm with a 4 inch pulley 2. 1 hp motor - 120 volt - 20 amp, 34xx rpm with a 2 inch pulley. Which has more torque ? I heard a 1700rpm motor starts with more torque, but would be reduced with the pulley? Would it be a...
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    compressed air tubing and fittings.

    Ok. So am gathering tools and hose and fittings for outfitting my new heated 3 car :) Got a compressor, and am looking at hose. Everything says to go with 3/8th hose, but when i look at standard flow m fittings, the orifice size is the same on 1/4 fittings and 3/8th fittings. So, isnt the...
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    Compressor motor pulley sizing

    Fantastic Site! pleasure to meet you all. Question. All else the same, which is better on an air compressor which is rated 6.5 cfm at 40 psi. 1. A 2 inch motor pulley and make 125 psi slower 2. A 3 inch motor pulley and 100 psi faster. So, im limited to 120 volt at my place for now. JuST...
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