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    How to Determine Pulley Size

    i would gladly spend the $180 to get the right motor. is it possible your seller on ebay has another motor? what i have seen on ebay is $255 plus shipping. please let me know.
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    How to Determine Pulley Size

    thanks Will, what i have is a 3 phase 5 hp motor. i don't have 3 phase in my shop. i have considered building a rotary phase converter and still may do that but i have this single phase 5 hp on another machine that is not being used at this time. course the rpm's are different which is my...
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    How to Determine Pulley Size

    ok you guys, i need some help. i have to replace a 5 hp electric motor. the original motor is 1750 rpm with a 7" drive pulley. the new motor is 3505 rpm. how do i determine the correct size pulley to keep the compressor pump speed close to what the original motor was producing? ideally i would...
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    oil - air compressor

    hi Franz, according to the manual (waiting via USPS) it is a Champion. recently inspected another pump which was almost identical to this one. it had a Dayton/Speedair tag with model & serial numbers. Graingers web-site lists parts replacement for this. thanks for the "OIL-LUBE" number. will...
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    Transair compressed air pipe systems

    bob, is the Transair pipe not repairable as well? if a joint leaks can it be fixed?
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    oil - air compressor

    well here is what i have decided after reading the responses here and searching elsewhere. Grainger sells a lubricating oil that is specifically made for reciprocating air compressors. it is made by Exxon/Mobil - Rarus 427. Grainger# 4F978. the compressor i have is a Dayton/Speedair -...
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    oil - air compressor

    i just purchased this unit. the manual is suppose to be in the mail headed this way. it is a Montgomery Ward. model number: 75 6548C (questionable - uncertain) has a Doerr 5 hp. - 3ph. - 1740 rpm. this is basically all the information i have at this time. thanks, s2
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    oil - air compressor

    what do you recommend for oil for the compressor pump? seems i read somewhere that synthetic was best.:headscrat 2 stage pump with a 5 hp motor. thanks...
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    Tankless Water Heater

    replaced my gas water heater with a Rinnai. have propane and expect the use/cost to be less. have a 250gal. tank and have not had to refill yet. water pressure at shower was reduced by a small amount but not significant. never have run out of hot water. bought from seller on ebay. about $800 for...
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    Anvil Stand

    that is huge. (anvil) you must be building locomotives!
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