Alton AT 01204-6 2-1/2 horse - compressor motor just hums when plugged in and trips the breaker.

I have an alton AT 01204-6 2-1/2 horse 6 gallon air compressor. It use to work fine. Now it just hums when plugged in and trips the breaker. What can I try to do? Where can I find a manual on this model?

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Bill says...

You posted this under Pressure Switch Issue, yet I don't think your compressor problem has anything to do with your pressure switch.

I think either your motor start capacitor is pooched, or you've got an "increased load" condition on the motor, and it can't overcome that load to start, draws too many amps, and pops the breaker.

Under troubleshooting there is a page for posting "Manuals Wanted".

Cheers,

Bill




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Apr 12, 2011
 Hmmm
by: Anonymous

Are you using an extention cord? If so plug it directly into a socket. Mine does that if the extention cord is too long.

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