Compressor Help!!

[needmoretools]

I got an amazing deal on an atlas capco gx2ff compressor.

However it is 575 3 phase and I would like to hook it up in my garage at home. Any input would be greatly appreciated!!!

 

[G_P]

575v?? never heard of that.

If its 3 phase you either need a phase converter or you have to replace the motor with a single phase motor.

What does the data plate on the motor say? as in horsepower, voltage, and amps?

 

[needmoretools]

The specs are

3 HP
575 Volts
3 Phase
60 Hz
4.3 A

 

[evintho]

Pics would be nice!

Sounds like an industrial rotary screw compressor. 3hp isn't much and would probably give you 8-10cfm. New ones sell in the neighborhood of $5K. If you're just working on cars at home you might be better off flipping it and buying a new single phase, 2-stage, 7.5hp, 80gal Quincy, IR or another name brand comp.

 

[wyliesdiesels]

Are u in Canada? I think motors rated for 575v is for canadian 3-phase 600y/347 electrical systems. What voltage electrical service do u have at your house? You probably have single phase at a lower voltage. In order to use this conpressor you would not only need a transformer to step up the voltage but you will also need a phase converter such as an RPC or maybe a VFD if there is one that operates on 600v systems. IMO, its gonna cost more to buy the equipment to run this compressor than it would be to buy a single phase unit.

 

[needmoretools]

Yes I am in Canada. It looks like moving it for a single phase may be the best option. Thanks for the input.