Recent content by JamesHenry

Thanks a lot for the drawing, It makes more sense to me. I'm going to try it when I get home from work today. I will report back and let you know how it worked out.

Hey mm08822, I set the overload to 40A and the reset to H. On question 2 it's for oil level. On question 3 I'm not sure it is open or closed. I have never run the compressor before. I am not sure if I even need the low oil switch because it has a sight glass on it that's very easy to see. What...

Hey mm08822, I got the compressor hardwired and hooked the wires as you said to do and pushed the black button and it ran with no issues and turned the right way. It did not cut off until I threw the breaker. 😅 Where do I hook up the pressure switch? I know there's 2 wires also for the low oil...

Thanks Wyliesdiesels! I will make sure I pickup the proper wiring tomorrow and try and get it powered properly then hook everything like mm08822 said to do. Thanks again!

Hey mm08822, thanks for the help! I will try hook it up like you said and try it. I will also post the nameplate for the motor! Thanks

Hey wyliesdiesels: I meant 48 amps. The motor says 36-35. The panel is probably 15' away. I have been using a 5hp air compressor there for a few years but if I need to change up I will. I definitely am not a electrician as you can see. Lol! Thanks for the help

Hey guys, I'm trying to wire my 7.5 Champion compressor. Got it from someone and the mag starter was missing. I bought a 48 volt starter and don't understand the wiring diagram. I have looked through some of the old posts but I am still unclear on how to wire it. I will post pics in hopes...