Recent content by DEast

The Starter / Contactor makes more sense. The wires to the pressure switch are like 12gauge and the wires from the motor at least 8 gauge. I will investigate a starter / contactorl.

I have a used air compressor I got a hold of. Has a 5hp 220v motor, Square D pressure switch. The pressure switch has (5) wires coming out of it, (2) blacks, (2) reds and (1) green. I have identified which ones come off L1 & L2. These wires are in flex conduit but are not connected to...