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I pull permit under my name (our county allows homeowners to DIY) and I treat it as "consultation fee". I get to ask inspector (and he is good with that) all kind of questions and I get my work checked. I never see inspector as my enemy. All work is done with permits. When they know I am (as...

So be it. It will be maybe 1 connection under drywall, but I will get them all soldered/heatshring. It's 18ga solid core wire. I bet inspector won't even notice this..

I guess I will ask inspector then. I was just thinking about similarity with 110V junction boxes. Those cannot be drywalled, need some kind of access panel.

What is the proper way to do this? I have portion of a ceiling which will be covered with drywall and there is some twist connectors on door bell cable. Is there any way to connect them to make it "per code" for drywall covering? I have no way to re-pull cable..

I actually got local consulation from them and got estimates. They estimated this lane for me: https://www.garageliving.com/products/signature-garage-cabinetry It is more then a NewAge/Saber. Almost x1.8 (but include install) Biggest problem - this lane does not have 48in lockers, only 36in...

Just my guess. Compressor was pretty new. Owner said it's grenaded. Owner had used it for granite business, didn't look like "repair DIY" type. Thats why he sold it. I see no reason to believe someone messed with it. How should overload intervene? The fact that it stopped way before reaching...

I got this compressor (link above) broken as-is. I have no reason to believe that something was changed and not original, so I think YES, this motor and switch came from a factory. Moreover, it's been working like this for 4 years just fine. I only changed pump when I got it (replaced with...

I am not nearby, will try to snip a pic when I get home, but I don't recall reset button. There is 3 capacitors under top cover. I wonder if pressure regulator switch serves as overload protection as well? Condor MD3 31LA3EMX https://www.condor-usa.com/air-compressor-switches-mdr3-usa As you...

Here in first post label from motor: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/bought-a-broken-compressor-looking-for-advice.427250/

Should I use something? I have no idea. It's Quincy compressor, whatever is built in?

This was 2019 project. Pump is not Quincy: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/bought-a-broken-compressor-looking-for-advice.427250/ But it' been serving me good. While on topic - how tight belts should be? I hate to tighten them on this compressor - no adjuster, have to pry motor with...

I got it. Duh. My bad. Obviously. I don't know why it was sparking. Doesn't do it anymore. But, main problem was - I miswired 240V outlet. Mixed up hot vs ground... Wired correctly - it runs good now. Surprised I didn't fry anything.

So, motor overheating. I recorded another video. It slows down, then stops. When I run motor without load -it spins full speed just fine.

I had compressor in a basement. Moved to new garage. In order to move I had to remove head and motor from tank. Today reconnected everything, but something going on with motor. See video, it's sparking inside and while doing it it slows down. Also, when pressure get's to like 70-80 it feels...

Ok. After reading more details - those with enclosures - seems like enclosures themselves not "up to code". So, getting nice box is kind of OK. It's also OK to get contactor, and they could be found cheap. Then only "wild horse" here is wifi relay. They come in million different kinds. And I...

This is exactly what I was looking/hoping for. I kind of assumed that those WiFi devices have such capability? Specifically as I said, I'd like to set it where I turn it on for "X hours" from an app when I need it.

In my case compressor is in different garage. So, it could/should be running lights or not. And I won't hear it in a house or in my shop. Thats where main problem is. I think electric disconnect is a way to go. Of course, I'd love to implement all other "tricks" and have ball valve, auto-purge...

Well, this article kind of pointed me to the similar direction with what I thought yesterday.. This one looks the best. Not sure if "10HP" rating is real, but it's way more than what's needed. At least I can see what's inside. Relay, and contactor. And I can mount this right over my 220...

This one is 120V though. My compressor is 240. But this is something that looks about right..

This is compressor control unit. While we are on a subject, do you know why this black plastic elbow and brass fitting kind of spin easily? I like idea of ball valve on wifi control. I have 2 garages and basement with air lines going everywhere. Basement is where compressor used to be. Old...