Recent content by cpalmer

So, back at it. No centrifugal switch that I can see. One cap that seems to be functioning. Another buddy recommended re-wiring for 220, that makes lots of these motors 'happier'? I took apart just about everything looking for issues, motor turns nice and smooth by hand. One thing I did...

where would I look for this switch?

The 2.0 HP is 150. Pretty sure its the same pump, more or less. See it on all our home store brands around here...

Ok, there's only one capacitor that I can find on the unit, and it's a 250VAC 120mfd, I assume this is the start capacitor? I only have an OHM meter available at moment, and from what i can tell, resistance was climbing around 10K ohms a second? So likely OK? Am I down to bad motor or pump?

Since I've tried every other 'easy' option, that's next. And of course the stinkin thing is pretty much hardwired., And then, if it's not that, I'd know its the motor, I guess?? Sorry, there's no pulleys, direct drive.

Voltage dropped from 123 to 121 when it trips the breaker. Next dumb question - the only info I can find on testing check valves is to blow through them..!?!?! I pulled the valve, its pretty hard to blow through in the pump to tank direction. I'd probably pass out if I had to push air through...

Yep, that's the culprit!

Wow, I missed all the good info here after that first non-helpful reply...ooops. More or less gave up and been running the thing at low pressure for better part of a year, maybe ready to dig back in. To answer some of the questions above: no extension cord. tried various outlets on the...

Got a new to me Husky 20 gallon 165 PSI Compressor. Think I'm seeing why I ended up with it: Motor rated at 11 Amps. Ran it on my 15A garage circuit, once it hits 80-100PSI, the breaker trips. Put a clamp meter on it, and it's pulling about 23 Amps at that PSI. So then, I dumped all the...