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Old 06-24-2003, 09:58 AM
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It would be easy to determine, just spin the drivetrain parts with an electric motor, measure the amp draw. Spin the same motor at the same speed without being hooked up to the drivetrain parts, record amp draw.
(Difference in amps) x volts = watts used.
746 watts is one HP.
This is theoretical, I haven't ever done it.
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