Compressor will draw more current as load on motor gets higher... could be a
bad pressure switch...look at compressor pressure when it trips or it could
just be a tired breaker... the key might be "worked fine for years".
I had the same problem with a tanning bed, worked fine for years then
started tripping. Tried cleaning the breaker contacts and reseating it a
couple times... no change. Finally replaced the breaker and now trouble
free
john
----- Original Message -----
From: "Philip Nase" <bugi1960@gmail.com>
To: <shop-talk@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 7:22 AM
Subject: [Shop-talk] breaker tripping on compressor
>I have a 220 line for my garage compressor. It's worked fine for
> years. Just this week when the pressure builds to shut off pressure
> it's tripping the breaker.
>
> Any ideas what to look for?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Phil Nase
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