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Thank you so much for this. It helped me a lot in installing a mag starter from scratch on my old IR 2 stage.

Thank you both @Bert_ & @Caldreamz This helped me a ton in getting my new eaton mag starter wired up. Same model, and same situation. Compressor didn't come with a mag starter, and instead was wired directly to the pressure switch. It would start with new capacitors, but would still struggle a...

Ok, that does make more sense now. So I found this (https://compressor-source.com/products/5-horsepower-single-phase-electric-magnetic-motor-starter-switch-w-on-off-control-msp30tpb) It looks like it would have no problem with my motors FL amps with some room to spare. Plus it gives me an...

So, if I went with a contactor, would I just delete the unloader entirely? If so, would I need to have to have the motor/ capacitors re-evaluated for this new load? I'm not very familiar with electrical systems, so please explain in detail. The reason I want to delete the centripetal unloader...

Sorry for stepping away for a bit. TBH, there were so many suggestions to try, that I had to just pick a few and focus on them. Eventually I figured it out. The capacitors on the motor where the cause. I ended up replacing most of the lines and redoing the valves, but now I have a fresh head...

You are awesome, you solved it! The line isn't completely kinked, but it is enough to restrict the airflow a little bit. However, I did try loosening the nuts at the end of the line and letting it have a really loose seal, but this didn't solve the issue. Next removed the line completely along...

To all replies. Earlier today, I eliminated my entire new circuit from the list of variables and temporarily hooked up the compressor directly to the main fuse panel. Same RPM issue (constantly running the starting sequence). So my new circuit has been cleared of issues at this point. Focusing...

This seems to be the most likely issue. The starting sequence seems to be failing to disengage. It starts, then dips in RPMs then immediately starts again. This continues for about 20 seconds or so until the thermal cutoff switches the power off. When you say start switch, do you mean the...

As far as I know, nothing happened to it. I was only present at the delivery, as I didn't have the equipment to transport it. The previous owner transported it on a trailer (a little over an hour drive), and he didn't mention any damage during the move. I did talk with him after the issue was...

I haven't emptied the tank completely. Currently its around 40 PSI in the tank. TBH, I've been hesitant to take it down to empty in case it has any issues starting on low PSI. Also, it never runs long enough to really tell if its gaining pressure in the tank, so this makes it difficult to tell...

To all replies. I was able to pick up an AMP tester and tested one of the 120v leads at the panel for the compressor, and it was peaking at around 110AMPS during the drop in RPMs. Another test I did was removed the belts and turned on just the motor. I didn't think to look at the AMPS when I did...

200A service from the street feeds the main panel. This is the only panel, so no sub panels in the equation. As far as existing load, I did the math of adding up all the amp values in the panel and multiplied by .8 to determine my real amps. I don't recall what they were since I did this over a...

2 Days ago, I purchased an older Ingersoll Rand (Model # 242-5D3 Built in the 1980's but not sure on the exact year.) air compressor recently. Prior to purchase, the compressor worked great in the previous owner’s shop. I witnessed it running smooth and shut off/ turn on at the appropriate PSI...