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I'm in the process of building a forging press. It's going to have a 7.5 hp single phase motor. I installed a Square D magnetic starter for my 5 hp compressor but that's all the knowledge I have on them. As I was searching for a power switch for the 7.5 I came a cross a manual on/off motor...

I thought I'd share my newest project. My father-in-law got a Karcher hds 1200 be from a friend from a local business because the boss was sick of looking at it. He couldn't get water to come out so he gave it to me. The wand was just clogged with muck. It does need a few things fixed on it...

I have a retractable Tekton hose reel that is maybe 3-4 years old. A few months back I had a special fitting that cracked. I just emailed them about buying a new one fitting and they shipped one out free of charge. Well, my hose reel wouldn't lock in place so the hose would just wind back in. I...

I know Tekton isn't one of the best tool names out there but I wanted to post about their customer service. I only have a couple of there tools. My main being their retractable air hose reel. I've had the reel for maybe 4 years. When I first purchased it the hose developed a leak within a few...

Can someone help me figure out the wiring for the magnetic starter please. They sent a diagram with the starter but it's a little different than the starter. The jumpers were already installed but they don't correspond to the diagram. I'll post some photos below. Top black and white/black...

Sorry to start a separate post from my current one but thought this one would be okay. There are 2 plugs on the side of the compressor. They look like 2" npt square plugs. I'm having issues getting them out. I let them soak in kroil all night. The ends are somewhat brittle so the edges are...

I had posted last week asking questions about buying an old used Wayne compressor and got some helpful replies. Well, I passed it up after some advice. I'm glad I did and ended up finding a Curtis E-50 for $300. It's a 3 cylinder and I believe a 2 stage. The tank is dated 1981 and is an 80...

Hey guys. First time posting but have browsed the site many many times and appreciate the great info. I've been looking for a used air compressor. I've had my current compressor for maybe 15 years and it has never been big enough especially for my die grinders. I came across a 1945 Wayne 80...