Older IR compressor

[kmk7110]

I've been a slight poster big lurker tho around here and this is my first thread. Its an idea I've been dreaming up and I think this would be the one to make it a reality other then the motor.

I've been looking for a bigger compressor/tank then the 20 gallon one we have right now. I've found a suitable candidate for a replacement, or at least i think. My plans are to mount this in the joists of the hip roof attic in the garage after removing the motor and cylinders on top to a base off to the side and appropriate plumbing associated. My only other issue is that it is 220/440 3phase motor on it.

Does anyone see any issues associated with removing the old 3phase motor and replacing it with a single phase motor since this will be in a home not a business.

Replacement Motors Northern Tool Motor

Grainger Motor

Or would a converter be a better choice. All tho i cannot find a converter, but will admit I haven't searched too hard for one.


From the seller on craigslist

Ingersol-Rand Air Compressor, Industrial Grade, Model # 253 D5 5HP, 120 Gal Tank. Rated at 35 CFM. 220/440 3 phase, Currently not under power, Little use the past 5 yrs, good condition

Unless someone has a better idea or has a fault in my plan. It may not progress very fast but its a start to getting out of the small craftsman compressor.

 

[2jz4me]

That is a really sweet compressor. To answer your question, I would put a single phase motor on it. I am the kind of guy that likes to keep things original but unless you plan on running other 3 phase machines I wouldnt go through the extra effort. I currently use a 3 phase converter for my drill/mill. In the future I will definitely be buying a single phase to eliminate the extra component. This is just my opinion.

 

[bsaint]

Yea any commercial motor should work for you but a premium motor would be worry free.

 

[930dreamer]

That looks larger then a 5hp motor from the pics?

 

[Fixnair]

That is a model 253D5 I/R. 5 horsepower. That is a 5 HP motor on it now. You could easily put a single phase motor on but 5 HP would be expensive. You could drive it with a three HP single phase. Reduce your motors sheave to turn the compressor @ 450 RPM. Great compressor. They don't make them like that anymore.