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  1. G

    single phase compressor motor

    Hi, I am looking for a connection diagram or sugestions for a 2.2Kw single phase motor to drive a compressor. The spec plate shows that it can be run at 220-240 v / 460-480v 50Hz. (unusual for 50Hz) At 220-240 volts FLc is 16A plus startup inrush. so I should like to run it at the higher voltage...
  2. S

    BEKO DHR73431W not heating

    Hi, I have a Beko DHR73431W heat pump tumble dryer that isn't heating. I'm thinking its beyond economic repair as I think the compressor has gone, but any advice is welcome. The NTC's in the door and on the compressor are all reading what I believe normal at around 12kohms at room temp. The...
  3. W

    Connecting an air compressor

    Bought an air compressor at auction. Looks to have been previously hooked up in the previous owners shop. It has two wire Romex coming from the regulator. Plate on motor says 230 v. 15 amps. Single phase. So I'm assuming I can hook this to 110 v? And could I just put a three-pronged plug on the...
  4. A

    Air compressor with mag starter

    I am back to try and hook up my Frankenstein compressor. 60 gal tank, Ebay 5hp motor, HF 5 HP, 145 PSI V-Style Single Stage Cast Iron Air Compressor Pump, Mag starter with run, stop buttons on front of case and I need advice on wiring the mag starter and pressure switch to the motor. I have a...
  5. A

    Aircon issue - Astra J

    The air conditioning on my Vauxhall Astra J has stopped working and I'm running out of ideas on how to fix it. Steps so far: The compressor clutch is not engaging. I had the AC system re-gassed and it's not leaking. The compressor seems free to spin, so not jammed. There are two cables to the...
  6. will_505

    Will 4 pin phase converter work with a 4 pin 3 phase compressor

    Hi, leading on from my question the other day about running the 3 phase compressor off my 8.5kW generator I have since got my hands on a 240v to 3 phase converter. My question being the 3 phase output from the converter has only 4 wires/ seperatly cores coming out where as my compressor...
  7. Q

    Possible to run a 3 phase 30hp 230/460 90 amp Dual rotary screw air compressor on 220 single phase?

    I have a small mechanics shop in a rural area with no access to 3 phase. I picked up a air compressor cheap and knowing at a min. I will need a phase converter. I don't think a VFD or a static converter can do it. Is it even possible to run a 3 phase 30hp 230/460 90 amp Dual rotary screw air...
  8. P

    Air compressor wiring question

    Greetings! I'm currently in a jiffy, and taking all precautions and safety to account, I want to properly screw all pertaining wires to their corresponding areas, As illustrated in the images, the compressor wires are 5, 2 black, 2 blue, and 1 green, my problem is that I don't know which goes...
  9. R

    Compressor wiring question

    I need to run an outlet for my 220volt air compressor in my shop. I do not want to leave it plugged in constantly and would like to run it through a switch. Can I put a switch in one of the 110volt legs to cut the power?
  10. M

    110v transformer to air compressor

    I recently brought a 110v aircompressor but when I brought it I was told I could run it through a transformer box as i work on site which worked fine for a month but now the transformer box keeps tripping and has even blown the fuse in the plug. Am I right to run it through a transformer box...
  11. B

    16A sockets in shed for welder and compressor

    Hi, I want to have installed 2 x 16A commando sockets in my shed. I want to run a MIG welder which has a max output of 180A @ 23V and a 3hp 2.2kW compressor. They wouldn’t be running at the same time. Both manufacturers state each needs a 16A supply however I’ve been running the welder from a...
  12. G

    What plug for 3ph compressor

    Hi all iv bought a Clarke xe18/200 3phase compressor it’s 4 hp and 50hz it was hard wired so didn’t come with a plug or flex what amp 5 pin plug do I need and what size flex attached is the details of the amp age , can you help Many thanks
  13. H

    About Refrigerator Compressor

    I thought about a project about a smart touch screen for refrigerators a while ago, so I designed its UI interface. But I don't know much about compressors, does anyone recommend a suitable compressor module for me?
  14. T

    Best way to connect up air compressor

    Hi, I'm looking for some guidance from more experienced hands. Have a friend who just bought a 2.2kw air compressor which is obviously blowing the fuse in the plug due to the start-up current. Manufacturers information suggests a 30a single phase motor DOL for the power rating whilst the...
  15. F

    3 phase compressor DOL wiring

    Hello. I bought an old three phase compressor but it has come without a starter switch. Just five cables, two for the pressure switch and three for the three phases. I have a DOL starter switch, but I don't know how to wire it to make the compressor come on and off with the pressure switch...
  16. F

    Compressor issues

    I am a maintenance man but I do hold a journeyman's license I'll do my best to explain what is going on. I have 2 ea 50 Hp air compressor. one is approx. 2 yrs old (Com-05) the other is 20+ (Com-01). I seem to be having similar problems with both. We are running 240 VAC 3 phase into the...
  17. Mark42

    Multiple control stations for one three phase compressor. Best practice?

    I'm refurbishing my own workshops and fitting a new central three phase compressor and three phase dust extractor. Both these appliances will be controlled by remote START/STOP switches, next to multiple compressed air and vacuum points, which may be in different buildings. For future-proofing...
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  18. H

    24 volt fridge compressor

    i have a friend with a 24 volt fridge. he has installed 3 different inverters and all 3 will not run the fridge they will run motors on different things though. he can take 2 12 volt batteries and get 24 volts d,c and this will run the fridge. anybody got any ideas on what is happening? it's not...
  19. Hill Top

    Compressor contactor trips

    blessed day all, i have a 3PH,15HP, RPM-1775, V-230/460, AMP 37.1 Motor. Compressor Starter rating of 460VAC/ 15HP/3PH , why it keep tripping???
  20. S

    Wiring a 2.2kw compressor

    Hi guys, Been asked to wire in a compressor to a mates small unit. It’s 3phase 415v 2.2kw. There was previously a compressor installed... and what I have in place from the board is - 40A MCB with a 20m run of 4mm 4 core + earth SWA, to a non protected 32A isolator switch mounted on the wall...

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