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I started with a 30A breaker, switching to 40A did nothing. I'm not an electrical engineer, so I don't know if increasing wire gage would decrease amperage draw on an electric motor. The motor drawing it's rated 20A with no load is my concern. I did turn the pressure switch down to 150 psi. I'll...

I read that post and it has a lot of good information, but my compressor is not in enclosed and is not seeing the ambient heat that his does (I live in the Pacific Northwest, typically about 65 - 70 degrees) although our experiences are very similar which makes me think his are not all heat...

I have had my Quincy compressor for about 2 years and I cannot seem to find a solution to my problem. The thermal switch trips after about 5 or 6 cycles while running high volume tools, i.e angle grinders, sanders, and especially my blast cabinet. It is hard wired to a dedicated 240V, 40A...