Recent content by Jet_Mech

No worries. It's a struggle at times. After working on stuff that flies six miles in the sky for over 3 decades, I often expect stuff to be certifiable to fly when I'm done with it.....figuratively speaking.

Oops. The GE T-G-N (not tng) 3322 is what I bought. It's a 3 pole. Thanks. Will double check connections.

Very true. But I almost always over do my projects. Tend to make mountains out of mole hills. You shoulda seen my gable vent fan project in my attic several years ago.

Thanks for the offer Norcal. I'll be returning the Eaton to Lowes. None of the box stores or the plumbing and electrical store have any disconnect boxes with knife switch in stock. I bought a new in the box GE TNG3322 off of ebay for 90 bucks shipped. Also the grounding kit (TGL1) for 10 bucks...

I have no knowledge of such things. :) That sounds like a great idea. We do have a local store that is a few steps above the typical big box store. I'll check there. If not I'll check with my neighbor up the street who has an HVAC business as to where to get one. Thanks Mike. (5.0 lx?)

So I bought a Eaton 60 amp non-fusible ac disconnect box at Lowe's yesterday. Too bad I had to open it up to see the innards. It does have a UL rating and a chart that is on the black plastic panel inside says its good to 10 hp. But it doesn't physically look robust enough for the work it needs...

Thanks! I don't believe I have enough wire length to connect to a disconnect. Can I add wire? (physically yes ;) but code wise)

After the info I've read here and visually identifying the wire at the 30 amp receptacle it is insufficient. The 30 amp circuit is fed with 10 AWG NM-b. So that's out. The 40A circuit has a 14-50 receptacle intended for a welder and is located right next to the compressor. It's fed with 6 awg...

For the umpteenth time I will ask a question about compressor wiring. I did a search and didn't find a solution. Particulars; 28X36 shop, 100 amp sub panel, 30A and 40A 240v circuits. I had the shop wired back in '09 the 30A was for a future drill press and the 40A was for a welder. Neither is...

SW Idaho. Equipped with front and rear air. Seperate controls for the rear above rearview mirror. The rear started getting warmer around July of last year and by September the front was nothing but warm/hot air. Guessing a leak down of refrigerant. I let it ride because I figured fall was right...

New guy here. Thought I'd join since I did read a bunch of posts in the last week whilst researching an air compressor purchase. I'm going to be operating a blast cabinet with a 15 cfm requirement. So thanks to this site I ended up buying a Saylor-Beall VT-735-80. Delivery from a local dealer...