I just bought a Penn State DC3-5XL. The web site says it has an 18a motor, but the motor says it is 16a. I have asked PS about it, but they are ignoring me.
Is this something to get upset about (stopping payment on my charge unless they do something (what?) about it) or is it a meaningless numbers game that I should ignore?
I measured the amps with nothing on it as 8a, and completely blocked as 6a. When is it 18 or 16a? I know my 17a table saw draws 4a with no load, but it draws 80a to start; while the DC motor only draws 38a to start, which makes me think it is much much smaller.
My other complain is that the power cord is is only 16 gauge. I guess that is fine if it only draws 8a, but a real problem if it ever draws the claimed
16 or 18a.Side issue; it is a single bag unit. Can I mount it on the wall with the bag below the blower. I have asked PS a couple times about this, but they do not reply.