Connecting an air compressor

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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 end of the Romex and plug it into an outlet? Advice appreciated in advance. Thank you!
 
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No you can't. Assuming the compressor motor actually starts on 110v it is likely to burn it out.
 
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westward10 said:
No you can't. Assuming the compressor motor actually starts on 110v it is likely to burn it out.
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Thanks for the advice. I'm going to look for a electrician to come over and do this. Better safe than sorry.
 
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