Recent content by tsanborn

No residual pressure in the tank. A bad capacitor might be at fault. Where would the capacitor be mounted typically. I probably should have attached a photo of the unit. It is an old unit and NOISY when running so I don't reject sabotage by the neighbors (kidding, kind of).

I inherited a large 220v Sanborn Compressor. I started it several times and it seemed to work fine so I ran air lines through out my garage and shop. When it was done, I flipped the breaker and ..... nothing. I got a humming sound for a few seconds and then it went silent. I've hit the...