I am in the process of finally getting rid of my Sears 6.5HP Airless
compressor for a real compressor. Tip sells the Curtis and Champion brand
and I believe I will go for the Champion 5HP. Tip sells 2 of them and what
the heck does a magnetic starter do ? The more expensive unit has a
magnetic starter on it along with a auto tank drain and ASME tank. Due to
the free shipping it works out to only a little more money for me then the
other one which I have to pay shipping on.
So what does a magnetic starter do ? why do I need one ?
Why does one 5HP motor draw 22amps and the other draw 25amps (thats the
one with the starter). Last question, I am on a "supposed" 30amp circuit
can I run a 25amp motor safely on that? I say supposed because the
previous owner installed a 50amp breaker but left the 10 gauge wiring
alone. I will fix that and put back a 30amp breaker. I believe that 10
gauge is rated for 30amps. Is there any special wiring I have to do for
the mag starter ?
Any other compressors I should be looking at ? I need some decent scfm
for my sand blasting and glass beading...someday painting too.
Mike
~~~~~ I'd rather be sailing and ~~~ .oooO Oooo. ~~~~~~~~~~~
Mike Rambour ( ) ( )
Bug Writer er...Programmer \ ) ( /
mikey@b2systems.com \_) (_/
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