you probably mean 7.5@ 240 & 15@ 120
120v to 240 switch for air compressor?
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whateg01
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Specifications - King Industrial KC-3124V1 Instruction Manual [Page 4]
View and Download King Industrial KC-3124V1 instruction manual online. 5.5 PEAK HP 24 GALLON AIR COMPRESSOR. KC-3124V1 air compressor pdf manual download. Table of Contents: Compressor Controls - Page 6; Maintenance - Page 7; Troubleshooting - Page 8; Table Of Contents - Page 9...
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I believe this is the manual for it but I'm not sure if there have been some minor differences made since the v1
whateg01
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I don't know about up yonder, but decent buys can be found here. With the upcoming recession, I expect there should be a bunch of nearly new tools on fbmp for pennies
USA used market is so so different from Canada for absolutely everything. I don't know why.
I remember I was trying to build a work bench and wanted to buy some used discarded office furniture, and people were selling it for top dollar.
USA counterparts were offered money to haul the old furniture away!
I remember I was trying to build a work bench and wanted to buy some used discarded office furniture, and people were selling it for top dollar.
USA counterparts were offered money to haul the old furniture away!
Those peak numbers are often LRA *nameplate voltage, which may be peak power draw (wattage) but it sure isn’t horsepower. 0 rpm = no horsepower.
johnre
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It probably said 7.5A @ 240 V and 15 A @120 V. Either way, I agree with Cobbler; at best it's 1.5 HP.
And what's with the units of air delivery? There's no way to get 10.3 SCFM @ 90 PSI from a 120 V line.
But if you bought it, it's yours. Do have a look for rust inside the tank with a borescope if you have one; if that looks good, the owner at least kept it drained, which is a good thing.
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Ok this one seem to be pretty legit in terms of hp and cfm. But the tank is from 1980 lol? And I wonder how old the motor is?
With these specs, it's basically half price of a comparable brand new one.
Not sure if it's priced fairly and has enough life in it?
With these specs, it's basically half price of a comparable brand new one.
Not sure if it's priced fairly and has enough life in it?
mike93lx
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No belt guard and only 10scfm for 5hp?
For 700cad/500usd? I'd pass
For 700cad/500usd? I'd pass
mike93lx
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The belt guard protects fingers from becoming independent of your hands or clothing from getting entangled. Any kids around?
Not sure where you're located but I found a Quincy 325 compressor for $500 around Vancouver. It weighs too much (motor alone weighs 160 lbs) to carry into a basement but if you're patient I think you can find better deals.Ok this one seem to be pretty legit in terms of hp and cfm. But the tank is from 1980 lol? And I wonder how old the motor is?
With these specs, it's basically half price of a comparable brand new one.
Not sure if it's priced fairly and has enough life in it?
Yes I got a 10 year old, not sure if I can install some kind of guard or just put it toward the wall so that the belt is away from everything else.
There's definitely better deals that pop around sometimes, like this 30cfm compressor for $500
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but 60 and 80 gallons are just too big for me to move around by myself. I'd have to hire a moving company, which would negate all the savings lol
There's definitely better deals that pop around sometimes, like this 30cfm compressor for $500
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but 60 and 80 gallons are just too big for me to move around by myself. I'd have to hire a moving company, which would negate all the savings lol
mike93lx
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30scfm must be a 10hp motor, which is not portable at all, forgetting even the tank size, and too large for many residential electrical servicesYes I got a 10 year old, not sure if I can install some kind of guard or just put it toward the wall so that the belt is away from everything else.
There's definitely better deals that pop around sometimes, like this 30cfm compressor for $500
but 60 and 80 gallons are just too big for me to move around by myself. I'd have to hire a moving company, which would negate all the savings lol
mike93lx
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In a vehicle? What's the portability need here? Are you doing this blasting on the road or do you just need a portable compressor for other uses? Could it make sense to have two compressors instead?
mike93lx
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Maybe rent a trailer? A lot easier to load, too. No lifting, just rollIt's just so I can move it around if needed, but even moreso to bring it home in the first place
We're taklking about 60 gallon ones?
I thought they needed to be transported straight. Even if I was able to transport it, it would be too heavy to bring it in the basement through the stairs. I would need to hire someone. Living outside of a major city makes everything more complicated, renting a trailer, hiring movers...
If ever I wanted to bring it up from the basement to the garage, I wouldn't be able to do it alone.
I thought they needed to be transported straight. Even if I was able to transport it, it would be too heavy to bring it in the basement through the stairs. I would need to hire someone. Living outside of a major city makes everything more complicated, renting a trailer, hiring movers...
If ever I wanted to bring it up from the basement to the garage, I wouldn't be able to do it alone.
rlitman
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I bought my 80 gallon compressor from a body shop that had single phase in a barn out back. I took the pump and motor off the frame (so I never had the pump laying down), and my father and I put everything into his Subaru Outback. All together it's impossible to move on your own, but with my Harbor Freight hoist I managed to get everything up into my garage loft and put everything back together all by myself. I did have a dicey Dr. Strangelove moment when the hoist jammed on the way back down with the tank still about 4" off the loft floor, but I still wouldn't have something smaller.Yes I got a 10 year old, not sure if I can install some kind of guard or just put it toward the wall so that the belt is away from everything else.
There's definitely better deals that pop around sometimes, like this 30cfm compressor for $500
but 60 and 80 gallons are just too big for me to move around by myself. I'd have to hire a moving company, which would negate all the savings lol
The lack of belt guard on that frankenstein machine is because someone had a motor from something, and a pump from something else, and a tank from yet another thing, and figured he could slap them together. That's bad enough, but frankly that ancient tank really scares me. At least its ASME rated (most tanks this size are not), but still, who knows what's going on inside. And while I see a pressure switch, I don't see (could just be too blurry) a safety valve. So this very well could be a bomb.
mike93lx
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They can be tipped over, just drain the oil first if you can.
Pull the pump and motor and move it in three pieces. For temporary needs in the garage, a longer hose or a smaller pancake might do it?
Just trying to think outside the box
Those are great ideas, didn't realize those compressors could be partially taken apart. But then again, I don't really need 60 gallon, and even the tank alone, I won't be able to carry it in the basement. Not sure if I could even squeeze it into VW tiguan.
Nor are their many screaming deals for 60 gallon either, but definitely more choice than portable 10 cfm.
The compressor I'm looking at, it has a drain valve and safety valve (asked the seller), and I can bring a borescope to check the inside. Should it be shiny clean, or surface rust is ok? No clue what they should look like inside
Nor are their many screaming deals for 60 gallon either, but definitely more choice than portable 10 cfm.
The compressor I'm looking at, it has a drain valve and safety valve (asked the seller), and I can bring a borescope to check the inside. Should it be shiny clean, or surface rust is ok? No clue what they should look like inside
I am no means a safety Nazi , but, I would NOT run a compressor (other than for testing)without a belt guard. it's too easy to be near there, drop something , or whatever, the compressor starts unexpectedly and you lose a finger or clothes get caught or whatever. its just too unsafe and asking for an accident. even a family pet or child could get seriously injured.How would you feel then?
also for a 5hp motor you should use a motor starter switch , which I don't see on there, so likley the pressure switch is on it's way out from being overloaded
the tank won't be shiny inside. it will be rusty on the bottom . they don't look pretty when they're old & used .
also for a 5hp motor you should use a motor starter switch , which I don't see on there, so likley the pressure switch is on it's way out from being overloaded
the tank won't be shiny inside. it will be rusty on the bottom . they don't look pretty when they're old & used .
whateg01
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Consider the topic. Most 60 gal 5 hp compressors are not 5 hp motors.
^^^^ the name plate on the motor says 22 amps @ 240. I don't think a regular pressure switch will last that long
whateg01
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My bad. I missed that post and thought we were talking about a regular "5 hp" compressor.
Thank you guys you're saving me again. I have two cats, so I'm not taking any chances. Two peope here told me it's unsafe and its more than enough for me.
I'll just work some overtime and buy this new
I'll just work some overtime and buy this new
Have you looked at Princess Auto for a compressor?
If you lived by me I have a 5HP V4 compressor that I'm putting together from all new parts that would be great for you
If you lived by me I have a 5HP V4 compressor that I'm putting together from all new parts that would be great for you
mike93lx
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People do goofy **** all the time, especially with electrical. Since it's a replaced plug, it tells me someone was messing with it. If you go to test it, bring a multimeter to make sure the receptacle is 240v, then swap the plug at home, if you are OK with a 240v comp.
The plug is 115v and the receptacle is the same as well.
So they must've replaced the cord?
Cuz they're running it out of 110v outlet.
The seller is apparently a son of a father, whose friend gave them the compressor.
He said the compressor is plugged into a power bar lol!
But I'm surprised it's even possible since the motor only says 230v, doesn't say 110/220v or anything. So I thought it would only work on 220/240 circuit, none of that 110/120 volts.
I'm just wondering if they replaced anything else other than the cord lol.
It'd be great if I could just replace the cord and run it from 240 outlet with 8 CFM @90 psi
So they must've replaced the cord?
Cuz they're running it out of 110v outlet.
The seller is apparently a son of a father, whose friend gave them the compressor.
He said the compressor is plugged into a power bar lol!
But I'm surprised it's even possible since the motor only says 230v, doesn't say 110/220v or anything. So I thought it would only work on 220/240 circuit, none of that 110/120 volts.
I'm just wondering if they replaced anything else other than the cord lol.
It'd be great if I could just replace the cord and run it from 240 outlet with 8 CFM @90 psi
whateg01
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Most sons are.
I've seen some strange stuff with welders too. Always good to be l verify stuff like this. That's why Mike said to bring a dvm
Haha was on my way to check it out, and he contacted his father, who just told him there's a "small problem" with it but did not elaborate and too busy at the moment. Now he told me not to come until he figures it out
Jeez this "used" market is so brutal.
How would I test it with the multimeter?
What would I test?
Jeez this "used" market is so brutal.
How would I test it with the multimeter?
What would I test?
mike93lx
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Test the receptacle for voltage.
You can easily run 240v into a 120v receptacle, but maybe they have it plugged into 120 and it's running half speed, which will burn it up.
Sounds like a mess. I'd only consider it for a really good deal
You can easily run 240v into a 120v receptacle, but maybe they have it plugged into 120 and it's running half speed, which will burn it up.
Sounds like a mess. I'd only consider it for a really good deal
RTM
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Stealing and modifying lyrics from Jefferson Starship (in 1978 for the young'uns in the crowd, post Starship for the older ones)
You SHould run, run, run, run away
Let's run, run, run, run away
Let's run, run, run, run away
You SHould run, run, run, run away
Let's run, run, run, run away
Let's run, run, run, run away
you must be on a mission to find these obscure deals? LOL
whateg01
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Not sure how that translates to scammer, but if I needed a compressor and the price was right, I would be all about negotiating down based on the problems and the unknowns. But I also can troubleshoot it and even figure out what's what when I got there.
Narrow spaced wire shelving makes a good start on belt guards.
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^^^ I just bought a pc of that from Habitat about 6' long, for this exact purpose .