amkluttz
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To start off I know that this compressor is very likely not worth my time or money to rebuild. I would like to know what it is so I can look the parts up and make a decision.
The compressor and motor both free-spin and when I crossed my fingers and plugged it up last night they both "worked". It took the compressor more than 5 minutes to build up about 30 PSI. I can totally understand if this thing is toast.
I have tried to do a little research but have come up with not much information. The tank has "Trageser" and appears to be rated for 150 PSI along with what appears to be a serial number. Trageser seems to lend to Trageser Copper Works out of NY who made water heaters and hot water tanks among other items.
I can find nothing on the compressor except the model and serial tag (no manufacturer) and some stamped markings on top. It has a Century Electric Co. 1/2 HP motor and a Furnas Electric Co. pressure switch. At some point this entire unit was a blue color and the compressor appears to match unless it was repainting by someone at one point. There are remnants of a sticker on the tank but nothing that is discernible.
The only other markings are a leaky Devilbiss shut off valve. This was a compressor that my grandfather had and he liked using old parts. The likelihood is the Devilbiss handle found it's way from another unit.
Any help is much appreciated!
-Andy
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The compressor and motor both free-spin and when I crossed my fingers and plugged it up last night they both "worked". It took the compressor more than 5 minutes to build up about 30 PSI. I can totally understand if this thing is toast.
I have tried to do a little research but have come up with not much information. The tank has "Trageser" and appears to be rated for 150 PSI along with what appears to be a serial number. Trageser seems to lend to Trageser Copper Works out of NY who made water heaters and hot water tanks among other items.
I can find nothing on the compressor except the model and serial tag (no manufacturer) and some stamped markings on top. It has a Century Electric Co. 1/2 HP motor and a Furnas Electric Co. pressure switch. At some point this entire unit was a blue color and the compressor appears to match unless it was repainting by someone at one point. There are remnants of a sticker on the tank but nothing that is discernible.
The only other markings are a leaky Devilbiss shut off valve. This was a compressor that my grandfather had and he liked using old parts. The likelihood is the Devilbiss handle found it's way from another unit.
Any help is much appreciated!
-Andy
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