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    air compressor blew capacitor - need replacement

    not to keep beating a dead horse here but i want to make sure i am buying a replacement motor that will work. i found this puppy at surplus center and it looks like it will work but i the only thing i am worried about is the pulley. i am pretty sure the emerson motor is 7/8" shaft but can anyone...
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    air compressor blew capacitor - need replacement

    thanks guys for the input. i am glad i decided to take it to a shop. they called me just now and said the windings are touching and shorted out. it would have to be re-wound which is gonna cost about $400. so now i am in the market for a decent quality motor. any suggestions? i dont mind...
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    air compressor blew capacitor - need replacement

    thats a pretty good idea. i am typically too much of a DIY'er but that would help ensure it is done right. i actually live in Senoia, ga... not quite as far south as you. you wouldnt have any shops you trust would you? jason
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    air compressor blew capacitor - need replacement

    so i was looking for replacements this morning and went to the above link, is it me or do they not have 233-280 rated MFD capacitors? i looked on a couple of other websites last night and did not see the 233-280 range caps in the 240v series, only in 120v. jason
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    air compressor blew capacitor - need replacement

    i dont have any major testing tools, can i use a regular multimeter to test the starting amps? is there a standard procedure to check the centrifugal switch? jason
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    air compressor blew capacitor - need replacement

    the compressor's breaker tripped, the plasma is fine. i was cutting along fine, mid way through the cut the compressor kicked in to build pressure back. i finished cutting and the compressor was still going when all of a sudden it just quit. i went upstairs to investigate and thats when i saw...
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    air compressor blew capacitor - need replacement

    so i bought an IR SS5 single stage 5 years ago and has served me quite well. i was fabbing up a new fire pit this weekend and while using my plasma cutter my breaker tripped. i went upstairs to check and found a clear liquid oozing from under one of the humps on the elec motor. i pulled the...
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    Redline Stands abrasive or sand blast cabinet

    i am a little shocked as much as abrasive blasters are discussed in here no one has any experience. I have been talking with Ian at Redline Engineering and feel pretty good about the product. i plan to order (well reserve, they seem to go faster than they can get them in which makes me feel...
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    Redline Stands abrasive or sand blast cabinet

    guys, i am in the market for a new blast cabinet. i have been eying three models: the tp tools brand 960-DLX, Redline Engineering RE70 Clamshell, or Allsource Monster Blast Cabinet model: 41800. I have heard great things about Tp tools but the doors are on the side and the only location i have...
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    Grounding a detached garage

    thank you all for the advice and discussion. i really love this site! i confirmed with my contractor this morning that it is to be used for grounding. it is 25' and extends down into the ground a couple of feet below the bottom of the footing. -cutts-
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    Grounding a detached garage

    it def goes into the footing. i dont have visual proof but i went home for lunch that day and they had at least 2' dug for the footing. that rebar goes to the bottom of the footing. -cutts-
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    Grounding a detached garage

    Re: Grounding at detached garage thank you for the clarification! always trying to learn new things and want to do this correctly. -cutts-
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    Grounding a detached garage

    Re: Grounding at detached garage i will have to measure and get exact measurements... i am just guessing it is 15'. it very well could be 20' if that is the case, i am assuming it can be used as a ground rod? -cutts-
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    Grounding a detached garage

    i will preface this thread by saying sorry for beating a dead horse. i have searched this forum and spent seemingly hours reading and still cant draw a conclusion. I just had a completely detached garage built. i have installed a 100A subpanel that will run off of my 200A main in the house. now...
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    best place for electrical supplies

    just had to report my findings... i happened to stumble upon this almost by accident. wife and i went to look at some more outdoor lights for over the garage doors at Home Depot and grab some breakers i havent been able to find. i was just snooping around in the cable section and happened to...
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    Cost per Ft to Build a nice garage

    just got done building the basic structure (no elec, plumbing, insulation, etc), cost me about $45/sq ft. This is in a neighborhood so it had to match the house exactly... siding, brick, gutters, roof pitch, etc. i travel too much during the week and use my weekends for family time so i decided...
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    What did you do "IN" your garage today?

    Re: what did you do in your garage today? i love it! simple yet functional, and the best part is free! i just installed my 100A subpanel in the garage and got my new liftmaster 3800 installed even if it is being run by a drop cord for now :thumbup: -cutts-
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    Wiring Started for 30 x 50 Shop

    agreed! :pimpflash i am actually gathering materials to do exactly what you just accomplished. hopefully it will get done sooner than later! -cutts-
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    best place for electrical supplies

    i will def have to make sure to check their prices often... never thought about the COA forms! good call :bowdown: i never knew that! i could sure use 20% off (so far my shopping list is $1000+) unfortunately no... here in the south we dont have any Menards. i live in an area where a lot of...
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    best place for electrical supplies

    thanks guys. didnt know if there was a major supplier everyone used. i am a small town guy and do all that i can to support local businesses; however if there is a big enough price diff i go the cheaper route... my bills have to get paid too. looks like i will be sticking with my local HD...
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