You can do it. You need to run the motor off of 230 v to have enough Hp. Match the Honda's RPM as closely as possible. Only half the electric Hp rating is required, and get about the heaviest commercial duty cord and switch you can find.Hello
Has anyone converted a gas splitter over to electric? I'm running a honda 6 HP now. I would like to split inside my pole shed with out getting gassed out. Thanks
Most 2 stage splitter pumps don't have a good efficienty rating, they're about 85% to begin with. They're rated at about 3500 rpm, the governed speed of most gas engines. If you run one at 1800 or 1725 which is the speed of the low range electric motors, you won't be happy with it, not only will it be slow, it won't have all its power. The higher range electric motors are 3450 rpm, thats what you want. Use a lovejoy type coulper, belts or chains don't work good. Most pumps don't have an outboard bearing, they won't hold up to a belt & especially a roller chain. I found out the hard way. Find a 4 or 5 hp motor, make sure it's continuous duty, 220 volt. Reversable would be good too, in case your pump isn't.
Take a look at this one. For $130, it's a steal:Not sure what ya mean about the HP. What HP and RPM electric would be required to power 16 gpm pump? Thanks
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