Recent content by HodgePodgeGarage

Just wired up the new compressor this evening and within moments, I had a full tank of air 😎 The new compressor ran quite quietly, filled the tank fast, and I couldn’t be more glad that the old compressor fiasco is behind me. Got some time in running my plumbing for the air too, so I should be...

I’m assuming that’s what the restocking fee is for, as it’ll be sold on the floor as an open box item. I’ll be clear with them about the scenario. I’m not gonna lie to them and say I didn’t run it (and it’s clear it has been run). Edit/update: I just called up to my local Harbor Freight and...

Well… sometimes you need to know when to cut your losses. I was researching the motor and pressure switches this morning when my wife said “maybe you should just buy a new one”. I didn’t really have the money for a new compressor back when I bought this from the auction in May (yes, I’ve been...

Thanks. I’ll see what is out there for pressure switches. At this point, I’m wondering if I should just go out and get a new 80 gallon Ingersoll Rand at TSC on sale for $1,200 🤣🤦‍♂️

Yes. I brought the manual in so I could research it today. Looking at the manual specifications, it says 5 HP Motor, 850-1180 RPM. It suggests a 5.6” pulley at 3450 RPM. It does not say anything about 5 HP SPL. I honestly don’t know the difference between SPL and not, other than someone said...

Just pulled up the nameplate from the old 5HP motor. It was 5 HP SPL. I’ll just stick with that. This looks to be the equivalent of the original motor. This is what I ordered in the first place, but was sent the wrong motor. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5N7P1CY?tag=atomicindus08-20

Good to know. Thanks. Will research more today before ordering. I can order this one also: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5N7P1CY?tag=atomicindus08-20 I know it’s not a true 5 HP, but it’s the same frame and shaft size as my old motor was. My old motor must have been 5 HP SPL, as it didn’t have...

This is the motor I’m looking at. It draws 22 Amps. I don’t think a mag starter is necessary. Not sure about the overload protection. https://www.amazon.com/VEVOR-5HP-Compressor-Electric-Motor/dp/B0C5N89HLN/?tag=atomicindus08-20

The motor doesn’t come with a mag starter and I haven’t seen one that does. I think that’s an upgrade from the upgrade. Lol! Overkill for my needs, perhaps?

Wow! 🤩 What an offer. In!

I do like it here! I’ve spent a couple years reading this forum researching different topics. Was about time I joined!

Just getting a proper 5HP motor instead of the 5 HP SPL motor.

Me too. Already got it off, pulley removed, boxed up, and on the porch for pickup by UPS tomorrow. Going to continue working on plumbing the air around the garage and will order the proper motor and pulley tomorrow morning!

I was gone all day or I would have snapped the pic of it. 🤦‍♂️ Fortunately, I kept the box. Pulled it off the shelf to box it back up and it’s for the 5 HP motor. I think a little switcheroo must have happened somewhere. I feel bad for posting here and having everyone help when it was so...

🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ Out of curiosity, I just pulled the compressor back out from the wall and looked at the motor late with the info. They sent me a 2 HP SPL and not the 5 HP SPL I ordered!!! They look exactly the same and have the same frame, so I didn’t even notice. Processed a return and it’s...