Recent content by Bjuneau1

I picked up a small jug but haven't used it yet. Can you dilute it with water or use it at full strength? Also, what is a good rust inhibitor to use after soaking? Something that will maybe soak into the metal for a lasting protection? I am going to be cleaning lots of nuts, bolts, and...

Update on my compressor install... I was able to get it hooked up with guidance from a trusted electrician. I am thrilled with how it runs, it is much quieter than expected and fills the tank to 125 psi in what seems like no time... about 3 minutes. Now comes the plumbing and air filtration...

Thanks for the feedback tool fool. I will be doing some blasting, grinding and sanding, but not a large amount at all. I picked up a roll of 10-3 MC cable and getting it ready for power. Plumbing the shop will be next, which seems like a daunting task and pretty expensive to do it right. Noise...

OK. On one of the tags it states to use 30 wt. oil. Can this be any synthetic oil that is straight 30 wt? I want to run the wires to the compressor to get ready for the electrician to connect it. Can someone advise which type of wire to buy? I will be getting 10 gauge metal clad, but don't...

Sounds easy enough. Thanks American Locomotive for your time and responses. I must be asking some pretty stupid questions, I expected a little more feedback than this.

After doing a little more reading on the subject I see that since I have a magnetic starter, I don't need a switch rated for the full 5 hp motor. Some are saying that a standard switch rated for 120v will suffice. Is this just a regular light switch? Can someone provide a link to an example of...

Garret, I will do that.

Thank you for the reply, American Locomotive. So, I can look for MC with the designation "10/2" plus a ground or is a ground not necessary? I didn't see one tin place that the previous owner used. As for the disconnect switch, can this be any style with the proper ratings (30 amp, 240v & 5...

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Hello all, I am a new poster to the forum, although I have been using this board to learn and research. I think I came across a good deal on a compressor, and I would like to hear some advice on connecting electrical supply to the unit. I will be paying an electrician to do the work, but I...