Recent content by WFWilson

Pressure switches can go bad but I wouldn’t say it’s a major problem especially with larger capacity tanks. The pressure switch in any setup will see the full current of the motor. Adding a magnetic starter will do nothing to change that. The sole purpose of the starter is to allow for...

They look like a set of 3 d printed nylon change gears for a mini Dunlop or atlas sears 109

I picked up a Parker 3X in pieces today along with a reed 104 1/2 that is complete . The Parker is missing the collar . Are there any detailed pictures of one anywhere disassembled? My main use vise is a lienen that I picked up at an auction for 8 dollars. It is a heavy monster. I have several...

You can add the two pole switch in a place that is easy to get to if you cannot get to the compressor readily. The purpose of the switch is simply a more convenient place to turn the compressor on and off. For example I have an 80 gallon Ingersol Rand 2 stage, it’s a monster and lives in it own...

Hi, Retired electrician here. You do not need a starter. The motor you have has built in overload protection. Motor leads to the pressure switch power to the switch, you can add a 2 pole switch if you want. 30 amp circuit. 10 wag wire Make sure you have a check valve between the compressor and...