Recent content by Zodiac_col

Yes, you have explained it right!!!! Thanks a lot... I wanted to make sure if it was safe to run 20 amps Max on # 12 wire.... I will then leave it like that :) ....Not concerned about the compressor that much since as I said before the compressor was overfilled with oil so much I couldn't see...

Very informative!!! 1- How do I set-up this device to measure the start up current and running current. 2 - I really do not thick pulley was removed by owner since the paint covering all bolts everywhere was intact. Even the oil drain plug was never removed. It looked like I was the first to...

Well...Thanks for all suggestions!!!! I lube the motor clean a little breather valve on top of the pump(exhale from there)...and believe it or not I think this was causing the problem it was plug with dirt. NOT A CIRCUIT PROBLEM: As I mention before it was shooting brakers at the previous...

Thanks a lot!!!! I got a start point now... I have lubricated the motor and I will install it back to the compressor...also will check the electric connection and make sure of the proper gauge wire and fuse. The pump does not seem to be grinding as I turn it.

How would I check that? just opened the cover and all cables seem ok...not stripped or anything like that...Is there a way to check this with a multimeter?

Well I can arrenge and move compressor close to service panel...what would be the ideal circuit to be added in this case? wire gauge and fuse?

If the wire happen to be hidden is there a way to know what gauge is it? I try putting a 20 amp fuse and it blow up as well. Should I try the slow blow?

I removed the electric motor and as I spin the pulley I hear a grinding noise...I have remove the pulley, the two covers at each end and the question is... Can I put grease on the rotor of the motor? I believe this will help with the noise since bearings are o.k.

Voltage wise I believe its good. For the amperage if the motor is drawing more than 15 amps at the beginning should I increase the amperage of the fuses at the breaker box?

how would I increase the amp outage for this circuit lets say 20 amps so that this does not happen again...is it possible to do and my compressor can take 20 amps even if its rated 15 amps...?

It was my first time buying a used compressor since the last one I had was brand new. The used compressor was 1 year old and the day I went to get it, the compressor wasn't working. It kept tripping the breaker so I thought it might be a problem with their house electrical system. They told me...