Recent content by rustybill

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    Aurduino projects

    I'm a network admin, so at work I use them for automation. You can emulate keystrokes, so we use them to automate setup tasks. Here is one we use to automate chromebook enrollment:
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    Compressor Project... Have Some questions

    Hi All, A friend of mine gave me this Ingersoll Rand compressor. It's a T30 pump, Baldor 5HP 3 phase motor, Square D mag starter... I've been sitting on it for a while, waiting for a good deal on a single phase 5hp motor. I came across two of these Baldor motors, (p/n CL1410TM) on pressure...
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    Electric motor help needed

    Agreed. I guess I'll start shopping around. The cheap ******* in me would prefer to fix the motor though.
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    Electric motor help needed

    I guess it depends on your definition of cheap... This particular motor is $200. If it was $50 I wouldn't have wasted my time messing around.
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    Electric motor help needed

    Not sure if this is the right sub-forum to ask in or not... I am trying to help my brother repair an electric motor on his pellet stove. It's just a simple AC motor (Fasco) with variable speed control. The motor started squealing, so we pulled it apart to check it out. The motor uses a...
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    How to keep from falling off metal roof?

    Have you considered using ladder hooks and a ladder? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000224MR
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    Pressure switch for 5hp compressor?

    I haven't purchased the mag switch yet... I guess when I do I will see what you mean.
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    Pressure switch for 5hp compressor?

    which scenario is better?
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    Pressure switch for 5hp compressor?

    My plan is to use it to trigger the mag switch.
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    Pressure switch for 5hp compressor?

    I am working on a Franken-Compressor project and need to get a pressure switch. Motor will be a 5hp Baldor. What are you guys using or what do you suggest?
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    Build Your Own Compressor from Components/New and Used?

    What are the specs? I recognize the eaton pump and the blador motor... what size? Whats the deal with the 10 gallon tank?
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    What do you think, 5 HP 2 stage HF air compressor for $160 plus shipping

    Can someone tell me what speed the motor operates at?
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    What do you think, 5 HP 2 stage HF air compressor for $160 plus shipping

    Maybe they cancelled yours because you ordered four. :lol_hitti
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    What do you think, 5 HP 2 stage HF air compressor for $160 plus shipping

    I ordered one today too. I was told 20 days back order as well. I ordered a reconditioned mig welder from them a few years back (yes I know they ****.) It was a similar situation to this and the welder did show up after a month and a half... Hope the same happens with the compressor.
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