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    rotary phase converter: Q's about old unit: Do oil-capacitors get old/need replace?

    I am at monkey-level when it comes to electrical. I got a rotary phase converter. I was told it was made ~ 10-13yrs old and the fellow used it just a bit in the first year or so. See 5 pics below - found papers inside the box. Motor looks like some Viet Nam era contraption to me - perhaps...
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    Unmarked Rotary Phase Converter: How to ID motor HP, test converter's viability + output (for a 7.5HP 3ph usage): DIY or find help?

    I am going to be receiving a ~10-15yr old rotary phase converter (RPC) (standard motor+box look) that is completely unmarked. May be marked inside the box - I will see in few days. Q1: Is there a way to test the RPC motor to find out its HP and if it is OK? Q2: Can i test the converter and its...
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    Compressor (Saylor Beall / Duroline 2-stage, 80-gal, vertical, 3-phase): Advice on elec. tank drain, regulator, air-water separator?

    Class dunce again: I apologize if these Qs are repeats - I have not looked thru our forum enough yet. I have rare support from a parts rep - so scrambling to specify what I need for a used compressor within a day or so - before I lose the guys attention. Can I get opinion on a service side...
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    Q: Anyone have a Duroline compressor? OK to plug 2nd-stage hole for 'PD' safety?

    First post from the class dunce: Does anyone have a Dur-o-line compressor? I bought one used (DO580V. 2-stage, 80-gal, vertical, 3-phase.) It is unclear how to get specs for parts. The only site showing Duroline is oemair.com. I may be finally getting a commercially focused oemair.com...
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