Would this work on a air compressor? It's a 230v / 3.7hp capacitor start motor, on a Craftsman Air Comp. I'm using 8500 surge watt gen. for power.
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Quite frankly, I am not really smart enough about surge watts and the like. I use my capacitor for a 230 volt 4 ton air conditioning condenser. So, I do not know if that relates what your situation is.
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Yes, I have mine starting a 110 motor. The switch is rated at 12 amps, so check the rating first on your motor to make sure it isn't pulling more than 12 amps.
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It will probably work but what I would look at is the type of compressor you have
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Jim - The universal pressure switch will work on any compressor whose tank has a two wire motor connection, male 1/4 pipe thread tank fitting, and unloader connection to the compressor. It starts the compressor at around 90 psi. and shuts off at about 125 - 130 psi. Hope this helps. :)
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Brand doesn't matter, as long as your compressor uses 1/4" NPT connections, this will probably work.
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Well shucks, I don't know and it was not specified. I bought it for my uncle and it is a direct replacement on his air compressor which has a 5 horse motor on it. It is exactly like mine too which has a 6 horse motor. Six horses at 745 watts per horse is 4470 watts divided by 220 v comes to 20.32 amps, I think? It will handle AT LEAST that load with no problems anyhow. My uncle's failed due to an air leak, not due to an electrical problem.
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If the 15 amp device is something big to start, It will not.I cant use my 15 amp compressor (Ridgid) using this 3500 W Champion Generator.
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It will work, yes. I'd still try to source the correct OE size for that compressor though.
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If there are two, replace the start CAP with this one. Be sure that it is truly a start capacitor for the compressor and not the fan.
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I own a Campbell Hausfeld 15Amp Compressor which cannot be powered by this Generator (even when new). The reason is the very high starting current needed to get the compressor up to proper operating speed. Even if you can manage to start the compressor when your generator is new , this will dramatically shorten the life of your generator which was not designed for such high overloads (even though they may last for only 5 to 10 seconds or less). You will also find that after the compressor reaches its' pressure cutoff point , it can only be restarted if you let all of the air out of the compressor. Please note that this is not a design defect in the Champion Generator per se , the same applies to every such generator in this capacity range. Please not also , that if such a compressor is plugged-into a 15Amp duplex outlet this will usually cause the 15Amp Circuit Breaker (in the breaker box) to operate. Del G. Cartwright
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Yes it will I use it as well on my 1.5hp air compressor. This little guy is great, no issues.
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install a hard start 3-in-1 capacitor, look it up its cheap and provides the massive power needed to start the compressor while using a lower wattage generator, it's a very known solution to using lower rated generators for A/C
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I used brass airbrake fittings and airbrake tubing to replumb from the compressor head to the manifold, I don't think the voltage will be a problem, its just a matter if the replacement valve will fit in the place of the original. Much better switch than the what sears offers
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I'm sorry, I have no way of knowing if this will work with your tire air compressor. I know the Wagan is 5 amp. I don't know if it is strong enough to work with your compressor.
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I don't think so. It comes with a 2 or 3 amp fuse as I recall. I had to put a 10 amp in to handle a portable 12 volt air compressor. For 300 watts at 12 volts the amperage would be 25 !!! I don't think the wiring or plug would handle that.
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It should start it ok but beeee carefullllll that you match it to compressor hp size. To big of a hard start could burn up your control board like I did.
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I put this in an air conditioner. You should either good the model number from your washer or compare the specs. Different motors need different capacitors so you want to check the wiring if you need to change the motor.