Jan 06, 2012· Pheer327's post is exactly how my Bee grinder came but it's direct drive. A 1 HP 3400 rpm motor on 110v draws 12 amps - just fitting a 15 amp breaker at 80% load. a 1 HP 1740 rpm motor draws more current and will NOT safely fit on a 15 amp breaker (on all the motors I could look at) I learned to grind with a light touch.
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