$600 a little steep for something to hang your laundry on.
For those wondering about 12mph on a treadmill. Quick YouTube and this shows a guy doing it.
When I clicked on the picture, my wife disappeared. That’s weird.
If this plugs into at standard outlet then it is a lie to say it has 2.5 horse power. A standard U.S. outlet, 120V 12A, can only supply 1.93HP, or 1440 watts, and that’s if the motor of was 100% efficient. A 2.5HP motor would draw 1860watts and overload most outlets. I hate when a device advertises otherwise. I don’t know how they get away with it. I think this is one for Ken Jennings.
It wouldn’t shock me if the motor is rated for 2.5 HP and doesn’t typically run at the fully rated HP. Also, 1860 W at 120 V is only 15.5 A. Most newer homes have 20 A breakers in their panels, so as long as there aren’t a bunch of other devices plugged into the same circuit, I’m guessing you would be fine.
If you know anything about breakers panels, you could check what circuit you want to plug it into and see what the breaker is rated. They typically show the rating right on the breaker. As a precaution, I wouldn’t plug it into a circuit that has a bunch of other stuff running at the same time.
You shouldn’t have to worry about the wiring. Most newer homes use 12 gauge wire, which is good for around 40 amps, give or take.
(I’m an electrical engineer working in the electric utility industry, just for reference. And yes, I realize that I have simplified breakers and how they work somewhat here)
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If this plugs into at standard outlet then it is a lie to say it has 2.5 horse power. A standard U.S. outlet, 120V 12A, can only supply 1.93HP, or 1440 watts, and that’s if the motor of was 100% efficient. A 2.5HP motor would draw 1860watts and overload most outlets. I hate when a device advertises otherwise. I don’t know how they get away with it. I think this is one for Ken Jennings.
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0% bought 3??? Come on, who couldn’t use 3 of these?
I just checked the manual, and they are recommending buying a single outlet surge protector to go along with it rated at 15 amps. (Page 14 of the user manual) I would definitely make sure you have a 20 A breaker for the circuit you are plugging it into. A 15 A breaker might work, but you would be really pushing your luck. Not to mention the fire risk.
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It wouldn’t shock me if the motor is rated for 2.5 HP and doesn’t typically run at the fully rated HP. Also, 1860 W at 120 V is only 15.5 A. Most newer homes have 20 A breakers in their panels, so as long as there aren’t a bunch of other devices plugged into the same circuit, I’m guessing you would be fine.
If you know anything about breakers panels, you could check what circuit you want to plug it into and see what the breaker is rated. They typically show the rating right on the breaker. As a precaution, I wouldn’t plug it into a circuit that has a bunch of other stuff running at the same time.
You shouldn’t have to worry about the wiring. Most newer homes use 12 gauge wire, which is good for around 40 amps, give or take.
(I’m an electrical engineer working in the electric utility industry, just for reference. And yes, I realize that I have simplified breakers and how they work somewhat here)
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I own a proform. I used to own the proform 540i but after 7 years of frequent use the motor started to go. Had to change the belt once.
I replaced it with a similar model to the one being sold here. Its a very good treadmill. I paid $300 used on craigslist. I recommend this if you want a new one with full warranty.
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Doh. Should have seen that one.
How about this then. It’s actually a 2.5CHP motor which is benchmarked differently than 2.5 HP. Continuous horse power is what it’s ranked at consistently under a load. 2.5 CHP > 2.5 HP.
Great deal, but 2.5 CHP still won’t take as much of a beating as some of the upper end stuff with over 3 CHP motors. Don’t expect to be running marathons on this.
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2.5 CHP is a lot more than you need. I just bought one which is rated at 3 CHP and paid twice the price of this one plus $200. The shipping alone was an additional $75 and that’s for shipping less than 20 miles.
A treadmill is a great buy for your wife on Valantines Day and may also help you lose a few pounds of lard off your butt. Fun and easy to use and more inportantly, it could increase your life by a few extra years.
12MPH is fast, but not “unrealistically fast” for someone doing intervals. I don’t think you’d want to consistently run at the top-end speed of a treadmill anyway, so I would look at this as being a decent option for running up to 10 - 11 MPH intervals.
How long to recieve the unit and whats the return policy
See, that right there is why I need a treadmill.
Probably would have sold a lot more of these on January 1st for all those New Years resolution makers. 50% are already broken.
This pales in comparison to the side steps for my truck I bought my wife for Valentine’s Day. She LOVES them. At least that’s what she said when she saw them.
…Because nothing says, “Happy Valnetine’s Day,” like…“Get your fat a$$ on a treadmill, bit$%! and lose that muffin top!”
I have nothing good to say about this product, nor bad. No opinion really. I guess if I was to say anything it would be that I would go outside for a walk and save a few bucks. The REAL reason I posted was because I found “her” at a store in my local city. Thought of this site, and had to change my profile.
12mph = 5 minute miles = yeah, that’s pretty fast for normal humans.
I’ve gone through 2 Proforms in the past 4 years. Buy extra motor belts with this because they burn out after about 1 year.
How good is this thing as a clothes hanger? Tie rack?
Consumer Reports rated the ProForm 600 model a Best Buy. But, they also say that some folding treadmills may not have a long enough belt for some runners. They say optimal is 60", this one is 55".
Also, the user reviews aren’t great. There are only five and mostly they complain about customer service.