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Thank you all for your input!! Let me start off with an apology for not replying sooner. This is my first use of the Internet since my OP. Called the POCO this morning, and they swooped in like a bat out of hell. Reported my findings and they had 3 trucks in under 30min. Here's what...

Thanks for the input! When you say 'phase wires', you're referring to the 2 black wires that feed the main breaker?

Hi guys and gals! I have a serious problem in my breaker box and need as much help as I can get. My wife and I went shopping just before dinner and came home to our breaker box is disarray. Half the house is dead or using minimal power. First, Capt Obvious says check for tripped breakers...

Hate to bring up old questions... But I'm curious. A while ago I posted about a compressor I'm reviving from the dead. My question, in terms of the motor.... Does it make a difference in which direction it turns (CW vs CCW)? Currently, it's setup as a CCW, but the pulley on the compressor can...

Kick ***. Found them. Thanks. After reading through everyone's advice/suggestions, I've decided to save up and seek out a 1.5-2hp motor and go for it. For now, I reattached the old pump (projects still need done in the mean time) and will deal with it until I can swap it (or it dies). I...

I'm assuming it is 125psi. This is the old gauge that I replaced. The needle was sticking, and required a bit of a tap to get any reading over 20psi. Based on this, I would say its 125psi safely. I went hunting for a cut-out switch and check valve, but came up short. Any suggestions? If I...

:rocker: That's not a bad idea. Just so happens that I brought one of those (very new) from grandpa's properties as well. As far as the copper lines go, I plan to. This quick connect air hose **** was just to see if it worked at all. My next actual goal, after the motor upgrade, is to...

WOW!! Ok, we'll, I'll look into finding one. Who sells such a beast? And check valves? I forgot to inquire about check valves. During my last experiment, I blew a line at 100psi. Not sure how much pressure should be coming back into the lines as it builds pressure, but I don't think I...

And the motor info...

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Hello, I have some questions regarding an air compressor. This compressor can't be but 15-20gal. While cleaning out my grandfather's properties (he has been relocated to nursing care due to health), my father and I came across this little tank. Originally, it had this GE motor (1/3hp, 1725...

Hi all, new here and thought I'd say hello! I'm a welder, as you've probably guessed. I love to tinker with random things and try to revive dying equipment.:lol_hitti