Compressor questions. 220-110?

[johnymatic]

Hey guys.
I've got a dilema for ya.

I'm currently using a 35gal oilless husky compressor, Its worked OK so far. Longggg, frequent wait times to get back up to PSI and is just very loud.

A relative of mine set me up with a real nice compressor this month, handed down to me. a 60-gallon Sanborn 5hp unit. .
NOW of course They told me it could be switched over to 110v, being that i dont have 220v in my workshop (The compressor is currently set up for 220) And it just not possible to have 220 anytime soon.

Looking at the motor i expected to see "110/220" on the data plate, BUT i only see 220.

is there another way i could run this on 110? or even replace the motor with a 110 unit? the compressor was free, so i dont mind investing some money in it.

here is the same model i have.

I'm bummed out to say the least... Any word of wisdom?

Thanks

 

[AV tinker er]

Usually the "plate" on the comes off and if you're lucky the wiring diagram should be in there on how to swtich it from 220 to 110. If not, see if you can get a users manual with that model number on the unit. Any luck and you might get a schematic!

 

[johnymatic]

Good deal, I'll keep looking around. I forgot the specific model number, I'll have to look again.
I didn't look toooo hard at it, I just got depressed and turned the lights off in the shop haha.
Fancy your in the AV huh, I lived in lancaster off J-10 till I moved up here to vegas a few years ago.

 

[AV tinker er]

Im sure the AV hasn't changed since you were here. Its still a "sleeper" community for commuters down to LA.