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  1. B

    over current protection to compressor

    hi all I have a 3phase compressor to wire. there is a spare 3phase way available 20A. The compressor in ratedat 10A. Now I an of the feeling that the MCB is to protect the cable which will be 2.5mm swa (and not the compressor which should have itown mean of protection) this is a commercial...
  2. C

    single to 3 phase

    Hi all! A friend of mine wants to install a 3 phase compressor. Only single phase supply. Can the compressor be linked out or is this not good practice?
  3. mwigham85

    compressor

    Hi I've got to go and fix a fault with a compressor tomorrow it keeps tripping the breaker i haven't got any other info about the install and I was wondering if anyone had any ideas of what it could possibly be as I haven't got much experience with compressors cheers
  4. T

    wiring a compressor

    I have a Matsu****a scroll compressor salvaged from an aircon unit, i want to build an air tool compressor with it, is it capacitor run ? what kind of switches do i need, all i know is it's single phase, and i have all the caps from the unit if i need them, and it will be running from a 6 kva...
  5. J

    sWITCH FOR COMPRESSOR

    Ive been asked to install a circuit which will supply a compressor. The customer states that the compressor requires a 30A fuse at the CU (according to manufacturers instructions) and ive told him that it will need a switching device for isolation and mechanical maintenance. What im a little...
  6. J

    clarke compressor se18c200 wiring help

    ive got a clarke se18c200 compressor and when i got it it had no capacitor or cut off switch, ive now got them but i dont know where they fit into the wiring in the compressor thats where they fit, anyone know what wires go where? got 2 wires from the capacitor and 2 wires to the switch
  7. N

    Compressor blowing 13 amp fuse

    I am trying to find out why an air master tiger 14/60 turbo air compressor keeps blowing the 13amp fuse. MCB does not trip when this happens, always there is no sign of bad connections or a short in the cables. The compressor is a 230 volt, 10 Amp 2.2Kw motor. Anybody have any suggestions as...
  8. R

    air compressor faulty

    hi just wondering if anyone can help me i have a air compressor, the type used for spray guns, air tools etc that is no longer working. I opened the case as I could smell burning and found the capacitor was all melted and blown, it was a 25mf so I changed that and the compressor fired up again...
  9. M

    Stop button for a compressor, remote.

    Morning guys. May I have some guidance please. Basically the client has a motor vehicle workshop, which has students and teachers inside. On the car park there is a small compressor house with a three phase compressor in it. The back wall of the compressor house is the wall of the workshop (in...
  10. I

    Volt Drop

    Hi, I am working on a unit with a large compressor and lighting on a single phase (bad design). When the compressor kicks in we get a volt drop noticeably dimming the lights. This is not acceptable so am trying to a work a solution. My preferred is just get everything on 3 phase, but not...
  11. L

    how to calculate and avoid the Voltage drop at starting of gas compressor

    In a gas power plant There are 2 main transformers ( st1 , st2 ) taking from the grid 380 kv and step down to 13.8 kv ,and then feeding the main bus which it is divided into 2 buses ( A Feed by st1 , B Feed by st2 ) between them bus tie st1 = 380 kv/13.8 kv st2= st1 Bus A feeding gas...
  12. J

    4mm 4 core SWA feeding 32amp 5 pin TPN socket

    Hi, Just carried out a job today and it's been playing on my mind ever since. Basically I installed a 5 pin TPN socket to supply a compressor. The compressor load is 7.5kw, star delta starter. I decided to go for plug and socket arrangement because the board is close to full capacity and they...
  13. L

    how to calculate and avoid the Voltage drop at starting of gas compressor

    in a gas power plant There are 2 main transformers ( st1 , st2 ) taking from the grid 380 kv and step down to 13.8 kv ,and then feeding the main bus which it is divided into 2 buses ( A Feed by st1 , B Feed by st2 ) between them bus tie st1 = 380 kv/13.8 kv st2= st1 Bus A feeding gas...
  14. D

    Help wiring up 3 phase compressor.

    Hey i recently purchased this compressor for use up at my unit, ive got an unsed but live iscolator box i could. never wired any thing 3 phase befor here somes pics, is it as simple as you guys telling me which wire go were??? Any help appriciated
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    vintage aerostyle air compressor

    vintage aerostyle air compressor on eBay (end time 17-Jul-11 22:01:07 BST) vintage aerosyle compressor used i believe for painting aircraft in the early 40s in full working order and runs of mains motor is a 1/4hp 230/250 volts and 2.0 amps which is also capable of reverse rotation. the...
  16. R

    3HP Compressor

    :confused:Hello, I am new to the forum and would appreciate some help if anyone can calculate it, as I am not a techi. Using Clarke Compressor 3hp & 150 litre tank, RPM 2800, kw 2.2, Vol 240, htz 50, amps 13.8 and voltage 450. Need to know hourly cost on domestic electric as I have been told by...
  17. J

    pressure switch

    Guys I am looking for a 3 phase pressure switch with unloader and half inch female inlet. Would prefer one which will take my gauge but not fussy was quoted £240 plus vat today. I think the guys at it can anyone help with where to get one in a hurry.
  18. L

    Disconnecting a 3 phase compressor

    Hi all, I've just been asked to disconnect a 3 phase compressor. Not having done this before is it just a case of power off, disconnect then power back on or is there something special I'm missing out or need to consider? Regards.
  19. N

    Compressor Trips RCD

    Hi Everyone Had to replace an old Re-wirable fuse board last week in a small industrial unit, replaced with a split load board, originally had the compressor wired into the RCD protected side and everytime the compressor started it tripped out the RCD. I have since moved it to the other non...
  20. R

    Air compressor motor

    Hi, I have aquired an aircompressor to repair. I havn't got much experience of motors so go easy on me! When I got it, i was told that it kept blowing 13a fuses. Fair enough, i opened the cover the capacitor had a melted hole in it. This was accompanied by a load of choc blocks - so someone has...

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