Recent content by jwest7788

Hey everyone. Recently bought a 5HP 60gal CH air compressor. I'm hoping to route the intake somewhere that I do not have to listen to it as much. (Noisy) Outside is the obvious choice, but in my manual it states a -5C minimum safe operating tempurature. My area can see -40C during the...

Hey All, Before you pull out the pitchforks, I am aware of what I bought, it's limited usefulness, spindle weakness, etc. etc. Craftsman 109! I have a full set of change gears, some cutters, 3 and 4 jaw chucks (one auto centering) Working motor, everything runs. yay! Totally only have this...

On the stamp it claims: 240V 12A 2HP

240V X 12A = 2880W / 800 = 3.6 HP? (1.6HP above the stamp on the label.) Seems like 80% is a pretty significant difference. (That would mean the motor is 60% efficient?)

Just wanted to follow up comment now that I've read the chart provided, and re-read your comment. This chart is actually a hugely helpful resource, I really appreciate you passing it along. Got it. When shopping, pump manufacturers are careful to slap HP numbers on their marketing materials...

Stamp says 240V - 12 Amp - 1725rpm Sounds like a plan! So follow up question. If for example a true 2HP rated motor was hooked to a true 3HP pump, what would happen?

I hydro tested myself to ~250PSI (I didn't think to get a gauge that went high enough, gauge used capped out at 200PSI, but kept going at a rate that should have brought it to 260psi) held it at this pressure for 30 mins. Working pressure will be 115PSI I actually used a grease gun, which...

I recently bought an air compressor from my local classifieds. It's been pressure tested and confirmed safe for use. (Story) Pump isn't high enough CFM for the massive tank. I've been looking into new pumps for this bad boy, but am having troubles understanding the correlation between pump HP...

Hey, Just a follow up for everyone! Pressure Tested, holds that pressure fine. I plan to sandblast and paint everything in the spring. Thanks for your help everyone! I have some technical questions about the relationship between motor HP and Pump HP ratings, but will open a new thread...

Alright, I'm convinced, will figure out a way to hydro test it if it shows any signs of rust (like I'm sure it will) To be clear on the process, as I haven't stumbled across an actual how-to: Fill with water to brim, add T fitting to only unsealed hole in tank, pressure guage on one end, grease...

You must be in the market then, as I snagged that up pretty quickly, Same seller has a massive diesel steamer for sale for $50, not sure if of interest to you, but the engine alone must be worth more then $50. Link Thanks, Will confirm tonight and everyone know what I find. Assuming there is...

Hey Team, Recently bought an air compressor from a gentleman on my local classifieds. (White = Snow, Lame.) Advertised as 100Gallon. Clearly has a retrofitted pump on it, not sure about the motor, but doubt original. In particular I'm looking for help deciphering the label on the tank and...

Thanks Everyone, Really appreciate it, Will do some hunting and report my findings!

Hey, I've been hunting down glass bead blasting abrasives in YYC Canada for sometime now. I haven't had any luck with princess auto, the only place in town I've found that has this stuff. Anyone know where else I should look, and what I should expect to pay? :confused:

Got it working! Turns out the last owner wired the outlet incorrectly, with one of the powered leads running to the neutral. Funnily, the work I did was correct with the black and red cables being positive, but the mistake was made by an earlier handyman! --> It was only getting 120V instead of...