Recent content by GlennRobinson

When you move into a foreclosure, there is so much to do. I've been working on the house and my time in the garage has been spent on the cars and not much on the garage itself. But I do have a few updates to share. The scissor lift is in and working. And the new compressor arrived this...

Started moving back into the shop. Put together some shelving and moved the track car, parts and tools back in. Still not organized. And a couple new tools arrived.

I prefer the less popular Porsche colors. However, I am sticking with the current theme with some slight changes in shade. Sherwin Williams is kind enough to identify complimentary colors on the back of their sample cards. I'm using those recommendations. The dark gray parts will be a bit...

The finished product

When our youngest graduated high school, there was no reason to remain where we were and pay astronomical school taxes. So the search began for a new home. My one requirement was a large garage or space to build one. When my wife found a foreclosure that included 2 large garages the previous...

Update - While cleaning up the compressor, I went to empty any condensation in the tank and was quite surprised at the volume. I drained 30-40 GALLONS of rusty water. Based on this finding, I am returning the compressor to the seller. He has agreed to a full refund. A big thanks to everyone...

Thought I had an idea of how much I didn't know. Guess I was wrong. So does this mean I am back to looking a phase converter or VFD? Glenn

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I am learning a lot from this thread. Here is the control panel. And a close up of the 2 main components.

Found this one. RPM isn't exact but the closest I found, so far. Where would I find the magnetic starter information?

As requested. Looks like the frame is 213T (whatever that means)

At some point, maybe, but not in the near future. So, what am I looking for in a single phase 7.5 hp motor? And what other challenges will I have to overcome to make the conversion? Thank you, Glenn

Here is the main panel where the street power comes in. But that is in the other garage. Here is the main panel in the Shop. And there is another panel in the room that will house the compressor.

Or maybe I should convert to single phase? I see reasonably priced single phase 7.5hp motors available for reasonable prices.