It seems like the extension is the culprit, if I plug it in directly it
seems to work, like you said when not too many things are on in the garage.
You have a 5 HP that must be even worse than my 4 HP.
Thanks,
Jack
Computer Consultants, Inc.
Authorized Dealers for
The Medical Manager
954-983-6119 Fax 954-983-1968
email sales@cocoinc.com www.cocoinc.com
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Lftlesl@aol.com
> Sent: Monday, February 22, 1999 11:28 AM
> To: jack@cocoinc.com; triumphs@autox.team.net; spitfires@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Compressor problem
>
>
>
> In a message dated 2/21/99 7:09:49 PM Central Standard Time,
> jack@cocoinc.com
> writes:
>
> << It would reach atbout 50 psi
> then go hmmmmmmmmmm then it would trip the fuse. I tried a few
> outlets all
> the same. Being a beautiful day and determined to work on the
> car I rented
> one from Home Depot only to find it would not run at all,
> tripping the fuse
> as soon as it started. Is this common with 110 compressors?,
> what do most of
> you use? 110? 220? gas? >>
> Jack-
> I've had the same breaker-tripping problem with my 5HP compressor
> (110 volts).
> I minimize it by unplugging everything else on the circuit -- we can live
> without the toaster, microwave, etc. for a few hours . Also make
> sure you plug
> the compressor directly into the socket -- don't use an extension
> cord. With
> these precautions, I can get through an afternoon using the
> compressor with
> only a couple of trips to the breaker box.
> Cheers,
> Les Landon
> 1962 TR3B TCF644L
> Baton Rouge, LA
>
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