Recent content by gregwils

Case closed. It was the belt. I probably misdirected many comments by my early claim the belt was properly adjusted. This time I got some leverage and maintained pressure while I tightened the belt. There is still some deflection in the belt, but far less than before. I can't thank you...

Yes I was having issues at the beginning, when the squealing problem started my first step was to replace the belt. I did so with the original part #, so I believe it is correct. I have to stop for today, but will tighten the belt a little more tomorrow AM and post the result. Thanks...

I probably didn't fully describe what is happening as it poops out. Yes, the belt is starting to slip. As the air pressure builds in the compressor, there is a very faint squeal that starts and gets louder and louder if you let it run. I usually shut it down. The motor doesn't sound like it...

I have an old CH 5HP 20Gal compressor that I can't seem to get working properly. I don't use it frequently, but keep it maintained - oil/drain. About a year ago, the motor started to struggle as the pressure built. At about 80 PSI, it seems to slow just a bit and you can hear the belt (new...

Actually the meter was bouncing between 0 and .15 amps, and I just (incorrectly?) assumed the decimal was out of place.

Again thanks for the comments. Jake - Thanks. I get it now, and should have known what you explained. I use the meter on an my old Porsche and that's how I use it. I rarely use it on home circuits, and just didn't think it through to make that translation. I now understand that we are...

Hardly an award-winning schematic, but does the job. I can certainly understand that this is not code and I will remove it prior to moving from the the house. I also labeled the inside of the face plate to indicate how they were wired and the front of the face plate not to use together...

Doing what? I can't see any issue with my approach. Please explain the issue.

Thanks for all the responses. It's a craftsman multimeter, don't remember the model. It is a clamp, but also has leads which is what I was using. The compressor is wired with two hots and a ground as everyone suspected. However, the wire from the panel to the outlet is 12/3. The...

I have a 220v 20A circuit in my garage for my compressor. It's about a 50' run from my panel to my garage outlet. I just got a 110v 20a shielded wire welder and rather than run another 50' line from my panel, I got a little fancy and pulled a 110v outlet off the 220v line since I have no need...