Compressor Blows Breaker

breaker pops when trying to start  Every time I try to start my air compressor it hums then the breaker pops. I have taken the cover off of the back and turned the fan-wheel and can hear ...

under heavy load (blows breakers)  10hp 3phase 120gallon horizontal, not sure manufacturer. new motor under heavy load(blows breakers)

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10hp 3phase 120gallon horizontal, new motor under heavy load (blows breakers)   THE MOTOR STARTS BUT THEN COMPRESSOR STALLS MOTOR. IF YOU PULL THE SAFETY VALVE FOR 3-6 SECONDS ON ONE OF THE HEADS, IT WILL BUILD THE RIGHT PRESSURE,...

unloader valve? Does this sound right?  Can't find the unloader valve on the spec sheets. I have a Kobalt K7580V2 that builds one tank fine then overloads/ trips breaker during start up of next ...

Air compressor starts ok, runs for a few seconds (5-10) getting slower  Starts ok, runs for 5-10 secs getting slower and slower until either the cut out pops or the house RCD trips. After this the start capacitor is warm.... I ...

Sealey compressor 3hp 150L (240v - UK) flips thermal breaker often when trying to start.  3hp 150L Sealey compressor flips breaker often when trying to start.

I have had the above compressor (model SAC1153B - 240v) for about 6 months now ...

Craftsman 6HP 33 gal unit compressor blows fuse  I have a 7 year old Craftsman 6HP 33 gal unit that worked fine until the other day.

The compressor will run for about 2 seconds then blow the fuse....

Coleman Powermate Premium Blows fuse at 50psi  I have a Coleman Powermate Premium air compressor.

I have owned it for about 10 years and have never had a problem with it before.

The other day ...

Compressor blows breaker(s)  I have a 60 gallon tank with a 5 hp motor on it plugged into a a 220 outlet.

Whenever the compressor is turned on the motor tries to turn over and ...

Brand new will not run.   I just purchased a 27 Gallon 1.9 HP Compressor. Said it's rated for 120/220 but has a 120 plug on the end.

I plug it into an outlet and it trips the ...

7.5hp air compressor Blows breaker  I have a 7.5hp air compressor that is rated at 33.2 amps at full load. It starts and fills the 120 gal tank but when the air pressure drops and it starts ...

Napa brand 82378vat 7.5HP tripping the breaker at startup (much more info below)  We have an air compressor, Napa brand 82378vat 7.5HP that recently burnt the windings of the back of the motor after 9 years of daily use - we had it re-...

new air compressor blows breakers  i have a problem with an air compressor i just bought, it is a brand new Fengda Rohs single cylinder piston compressor, power:1/6hp. speed: 1450/1700 r....

snap-on air compressor breaker tripping  i have a snap-on compresor made by big red air machines .it is tripping the 30 amp reset button on the compressor while running u can push it back in after ...

Stanley air compressor blows breaker after a couple seconds  Hello,
I have a small (~8 gal) 110v Stanley air compressor that is a few years old.

From the day I bought it, it's always had the same problem: when ...

Compressor blow fuses or breakers  compressor blow fuses or breakers

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Boy, this is a tough one to try and respond to, whoever you are.

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Old Compressor wouldn't turn on anymore, bought new one similar issue  Hi Bill, I have a Kobalt (Lowe's Brand) 20 gallon upright compressor that I bought 4 years ago. I use it for mostly blow out and occasionally running ...

Porter cable compressor keeps blowing 20 amp breakers  its a c2150 4gal compressor with a 1 hp motor it will run for awhile then just blow the breaker

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Why does my air compressor overheat?  I have a 5 gallon master power compressor. The motor reset button keeps popping. I can't even fill the tank entirely when I turn it on. The same happens ...

Compressor's internal breaker keeps tripping after about 45 seconds or +/-40lbs  I have a Cambell-Hausfield oil-less compressor, which has barely been used. (Model# WL651400AJ, S.N. L5/20/05, 135lb.

The compressor's internal breaker ...

Ingersoll Rand blowing breakers  I have an Ingersoll Rand 80gal 230V, 5hp two stage reciprocating compressor. The Model # is 2340N5-V. When it turns on, it appears to be struggling to ...

Compressor never builds up more than 30 psi and then electric motor comes to a slow stop  Ok I'm going to be as detailed as possible with this because I want to help you to help me, and also really need this tool working.

I have just bought ...

Compressor keeps kickin out breaker in home...  i just bought this air compressor, and it runs fine for awhile. but after about the first tank of air is used, it starts to fill the tank and kicks out ...

Snap-on 100L compressor trips out breakers.  My compressor just trips out breakers as soon as i switch it on, i have changed capacitor but still remains dead. Could it be the motor, or the main ...

Everytime I turn on the switch my compressor pops the breaker  Every time I turn on the compressor it pops the circuit breaker been in the same place for 7 years. not sure if it is the motor or pressure switch how ...

Circuit breaker pops at 80 lbs.  (My compressor) circuit breaker pops at 80 lbs not at 120. Let cool and it works.

I need 120 to blow up tires. Can I bypass the breaker?


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blows internal 3amp fuse  will run till pressure is reached ,shuts off as it should but never comes back on when pressure drops,fuse will be burnt every time.

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230v 150l compressor keeps blowing fuzes  Hello my 230v 150l compressor keeps on blowing fuzes, i start compressor and after 5-10 seconds ir blown fuze. That could be wrong with it?

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blows trip instant motor cant turn pump  trip blows cant turn pump took belt off motor starts and runs, turn pump by hand it has small amount of resitance not sure whats the proplem ? could it ...

sealey compressor starts then stops in 5 to 10sec  sealey compressor 150lt 3hp starts then stops 5 to 10sec then blows fuse .drain old oil out.get new oil stand in hot water for 5min pour new oil in compressor....

Compressor runs fills tank, Compressor get hot and acts like it is locked up and when motor kicks on it blowes breaker.   IT APPEARS TO BE A PROBLEM WITH THE COMPRESSOR GETTING HOT AND FREEZING UP. RUNS OK FILLS TANK AND CUTS OFF BUT WHEN IT RESTARTS IT BLOWS BREAKER. SPEEDAIR ...

pops 15 & 20amp braker.. but not 60amp.. .  pops 15&20amp braker.. but not 60amp.. turns fine. cuts out afther 3-5 sec.

How do i double check for bad motor..

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compressor blows breaker - motor will run after I empty the tank  The motor will run after I empty the tank but only build about 20 psi and then the motor seems to labor more and trip. I put a new run and start capacitor ...

Runs very slow then cuts off,blows breakers  The compressor is almost new,, It blew the reset and main fuse ..When I reset them it ran very slow then cut off ,blowing both breakers.. Where do I start ...

trades pro 5 gal. twin tank practically new starts at slow speed then trips it's internal breaker and shuts off constantly  trades pro 5 gal. twin tank practically new. instead of starting at high speed it starts at low rpm runs for a few seconds and then trips it's internal ...

3 hp single phase motor trips breaker after it get to running speed  It's a single phase 3 hp motor that trips 20 amp breaker as soon as it hit running speed, I have disconnected the belt so there is no drag, hard wired ...

powercraft 25litre compressor - at first when switched on there were sparks and...  powercraft 25litre compressor electric motor oiless

at first when switched on there were sparks and 13amp fuse just kept blowing .2 or 3 days later ...

Kobalt compressor starts, builds pressure, won't restart  Bill, I have a (MD#232177) Kobalt 5.5gal 1.5 hp air compressor that isn't even a year old.

With an empty tank, when the compressor is first turned on ...

compressor fills with air... when time tom refill motor will not run  COmpressor wont run after first air fill

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Won't run after first fill, as in, you are using some air, pressure ...

Craftsman 6HP 33 gal unit compressor blows Breaker  Craftsman 6HP 33 gal unit compressor blows breaker under load.

I can remove the drain plug from the bottom of the compressor tank and the compressor ...

Compressor starts slow and stops after few seconds. Breaker sometimes resets.  When I run the air compressor it only runs a few seconds and then stops. Sometimes it will trip a 15 amp breaker which is resettable.

Is the motor failing ...

Breaker on the compressor blows  The compressor will run for a few minutes then the breaker on the compressor blows. I have plugged it in to different sources to make sure it wasn't a ...

Compressor runs until it has about 1 psi and than blows the breaker.  I can't remember how they spelled the name of this brand that i got. Its a 60 gallon with pump that has 2 pistons that turn free. Now when it gets to about ...

will not cut on. 10 gallon 2.5 hp briggs stratton  Was using then cleaned up went in for night cae out next morning power gone. Left it on was full nohing hooked to it just stopped. Won't cut on at all....

compressor reset button.  once warm my compressor flicks out the reset button on the motor once i press it back in it runs for a while then trips out the button again. any ideas....

Unit freezes up and trips breaker after 5 minutes of operating. Whole surface is hot within 5 minutes  Unit stops, freezes up the compressor fan making a strange buzzing noise and then trips the breaker. I reset the breaker and turn on the unit and it is ...

ts4 ingersoll keeps blowing the breaker  about 10 sec on the breaker blows

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So, Steve, the compressor starts OK, runs for 10 seconds, and pops the ...

compressors not running / blows fuse  model# 5Z401 10 HP 3 PHASE It will run but compressor boggs, the motor down then pops a the fuse . The compressor has plenty of oil but a lot of hours
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my 2 stage speedaire compressor blows breakers and fuses  after about six hours of use my compressor always blows the fuses. after ai changed the fuses it started blowing the breaker i have 3 30 amp time relay ...

Circuit breaker keeps kicking out  I have a 4.5 HP 21 gal. compressor. It has been a great compressor. it is used very little, just when i am in the shop on weekends. But lately it will ...

Compressor fills up the first time and trips it's own breaker when it tries to autofill.  So... I bought this thing on Craig's list. I swear, the number of times I buy stuff on there and have to spend more money when I get it home and try to ...

Hitachi EC-12 compressor  When i plug it in it will run for a few seconds than it blows the breaker

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Not much to go on here. Do this. Unplug ...

compressor blows fuse when it refils  i have an older ch 20gal 4hp compressor. i just replaced the check valve because i thought that was the issue but my compressor fills once without a problem ...

At least it used to.... Not starting or blowing breaker anymore  This is a old model used compressor, working fine the past month, some times it would blow the breaker when first turning on, but a quick reset and a 2nd ...

Blows breaker after 10 to 15 seconds  The air compressor blows circuit breakers after 10 to 15 seconds. I did find a broken reed valve on the exhaust side of the reed plate but not sure if ...

Runs, but seems like there is too much internal pressure inside the engine, and will eventually blow house fuse. There is plenty of oil.  I start the compressor and it runs for a few minutes, but seems like it is running tight, then it will blow the house fuse. It is usually at about 25psi ...

compressor blows fuse when you close door   when you close door it blows 30amp fuse soon as door touches latch

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Hmmmm, not exactly brimming with ...

When your air compressor blows breakers or fuses - tips from a reader  Here is what I have found. I have had the same issue and there are a couple things to consider here to stop this from occuring. First, try to plug the ...

HYDROVANE 2000 - compressor just stopped  HYDROVANE 2000

THE COPMRESSOR STARTED OK SAT MORN BU T JUST STOPED
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Sure wish I could help, but I've got ...

compressor wont start (just hums)  air compressor just hum and will not start just trip off line

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I am assuming that it is your compressor motor ...

Compressor motor blows fuses/not enough juice to statr the mortor undr load.. free wheeling spins ok..must be a capasitor? what do you think  rolo air compressor. had the 1.5 hp electric mortor rebuilt last year... its had little use sience then. Now it wont turn over under load remove belt ...

doesn't stay running  runs for 30 seconds then shuts off. the motor acts like and sounds like it wants to run then it trips the breaker. it's a kobalt 60 gallon 3.7 hp model....

Compressor blows ground fault breakers  I have a 6HP. 30 gal. craftsman air compressor. Worked fine for 7 yrs. Now it blows the ground fault breakers in the garage when turned on. I checked for ...

Older quincy blows breaker  I purchased an older quincy 214 compressor driven by a baldor 5hp motor.

Before even installing it I had the motor completely overhauled by a reputable ...

Compressor Motor pops breaker - but only sometimes  Motor Hmms for about 1 minute then pops breaker. If I turn the motor by hand then flip the breaker it starts up. It may do this once or twice a day. I ...

I have a 6 gallon 3 hp air compresser and it runs until it to about 60 pounds it stops...  I have a 6 gallon 3 hp air compresser and it runs until it to about 60 pounds it stops and trys to start again and blows the breaker

When the breaker ...

Campbell Hausfeld air compressor trips breaker after a couple cycles.  My compressor trips breaker after a couple cycles. It's a 5 year old, 5HP 20 Gallon. Checked Unloader valve and it works. Put amp meter on circuit and ...

motors Compressor motor starts turns a few rotations and stops then starts again, smokes  slight smoke from motor area/ kobalt 22 gal stand up

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If I owned your compressor, and assuming it was ...

knocking off the breaker box in my house  this compressor is a campbell hausfeld 4.5 hp 20gal. the problem is once the tank is filled and i start to use the unit, it trips the breakers in my house,...

Task Force VLT0881503 air compressor continuously needs resetting  Have to hit reset button to start compressor. Will run to about 35-40lbs. pressure and then the reset kicks out again

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Air conditioner breaker trips  I have a amcor 12,000E portable air conditioner that trips my apt breaker everytime i turn it on..normally after 3-5 mins.

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Air compressor is setting off my breaker  I have a compressor in my garage. It's a small 20 gallon, 120 volt. When I start it up the lights dim in the garage. Then when I use it and it starts ...

Compressor stalls around 35 psi and then fuses blow.  Compressor will run from 0 psi fine with the air release open. Once the compressor pressurizes the motor struggles, hums and seizes to run and either ...

Compressor won't turn on & lights and plugs fail  Compressor won't turn on to pump air into the tank. Also the lights and outlets in the garage go out(won't work) when the compressor is unplugged or when ...

Motor humms on Emglo when turned on  I see you recommend checking the start capacitor, but you don't mention where it would be located or how to check it (?)Please help...if the motor's toast ...

Compressor tripping breaker  I have a Dewalt D55155 air compressor unit with a
model MK200/P-2M 120V 1 phase class F motor on it. The trouble is that when I start the compressor ...

Compressor slows down after 25 seconds  Sears 2 hp , 20 gallon

it builds up pressure, about 35 lbs. then after about 25 secs.the motor starts clicking after it slows down.
With no load the ...

Compressor starts fine then stops  Everytime compressor starts fine when turned on, then stops after a few seconds and the built in reset button pops out. Tried pushing in the reset button,...

compressor blowing fuse  It blows the fuse every couple weeks at different times. Compressor was recently overhauled

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David, at different ...

Motor froze up  Motor hums when turned on.

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Sometimes I hum when I'm turned on too! :-)

Check your start capacitor. If it's OK, then ...

Air compressor doesnot re start trips breaker  Air bleeds back through the intake on top of the head does this mean that the valve between the tank and the compressor is bad

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Brute 2.5HP - 15 Gallon upright direct-drive, blows onboard breaker  I didn't see any previous discussions that were quite the same as my situation:

I have a Briggs/Stratton Brute 15 gallon compressor (15 amp rating on ...

Electric motor just humms then pops the braker  Marathon Electric 2 years old
model: BVF184TBDB7026AA
HP: 5
RPM: 1750

is it smoked?

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Might not be ...

Compressor trips breaker  I bought this sears 25 gallon air compressor used. model number 919. 152920 and the compressor does not shut off after it hits regulated pressure then ...

Motor starts/runs appox 15 sec then trips breaker  I have an Emerson compressor motor that starts and runs approx 15-20 seconds and then trips the breaker.

Here is what I know:

Model= mc302800av

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Kicks breaker out on start up  Kicks breaker on start up i think compassor bad.

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Well Rick, something's bad, that's for sure.

On start up, do ...

Compressors dont turn on   My compressors dont trun on and i cant raise my truck in the front but i can lower the back and raise it but still my compressors dont turn on

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Fuse keeps blowing on startup  I have a clarke 3hp 200litre 16cfm, single phase compressor, its a good few years old. It has a white box fitted in the circuit before the pressure switch,...

Compressor Motor Starts to kick out.  I have a Sanborn 60 Gal. 5 Hp. Single Stage Compressor. It is fed by a 220V Circuit on a 50 amp line. (Tied into my welder circuit) it has a thumb-pressure ...

Compressor not starting  Hi, i haven't used my belt driven air compressor for a few months now. I went out to use it today any it wouldn't switch on. I then changed the fuse ...

Oil plug pops off after running for a few minutes  The oil plug on my compressor forcibly pops off after running for a few minutes. When replaced, will run again for a few minutes before popping off again....

Air compressor blowing circuit  My comp will at start do fine after use, when it tries to re start the motor to refill it breaks the circuit.



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Hello Betty, and ...

120 v compresser blows breaker right when turned on  blows breaker



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Hi Kevin:

I guess this has just started happening, and the compressor worked fine before?

Does it blow ...

Model 5F212 throws breaker every 5-10 min.   I have model 5F212 plugged in at wall 110V. It throws breaker every 5-10 min.

I am mechanically impared any help with this is very appreciated.

I ...

blown fuse   I have a 13 gal air compressor when it first runs it is fine then when it goes through a cycle and goes to kick back on it will blow the fuse. I don't ...

Motor first turns for a few sec then the breaker kicks,   Motor first turns for a few sec then the breaker kicks, its a small craftsman air compressor 4hp, i took the motor off the compressor and took it apart,...

Sears air compressor model 106152040  The compresor starts and runs smoothly until it reaches about 50 lbs pressure the compressor starts knocking and then about 70 pounds it trips a 15 amp ...

On/off button on pressure switch  I was having trouble with my compressor blowing it's breaker at cut in pressure. I have disassembled and reassembled the pressure switch. I now realize ...

Campbells air compressor  air compressor i use to airbrush,it gets hot & some times it pops fuses,or gets hot will not pump up while i use it.use 25 psi .need help on finding why....

electric motor runs fine for about 15 seconds then breaker trips  Motor runs fine for about 15 seconds,compressor is pumping and building pressure, then breaker trips. Doesn't matter what outlet its plugged into.

I ...

Compressor blows breaker and shuts down  Running model 37188. Kicking out main electrical breaker after running few seconds. Cannot keep breaker closed. Top of motor is warm.



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My compressor blows the circuit breaker.  My compressor blows the circuit breaker.



Bill says...

Hello Bob. Thanks for visiting this website and for taking the time in.

Bob, did ...

Compressor runs until almost pressurized, then blows circuit  The compressor is used regularly in the same location, and the problem is recent. When the compressor is turned on, it runs for longer than usual, and ...

Compessor blows breaker 30 seconds after turn on  Baldor 5hp. single phase.



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I hope you've read all the questions and the comments already on the bottom of the page, and tried ...

Air conditioner blows breaker.  Everytime i turn on the ac the breaker blows.



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Hey Mike, nice to hear from NJ.

This is a website about compressed air....

Compressor trips breaker - and what oil to use?  The compressor trips the electric when I press start. Also the oil is low and I don't know what oil to use. It is a screw compressor.
peter.c@hotmail....

My compressor trips the breaker...what's wrong?  My air compreser trips the breaker switch any were i conect it in any house even on big boxes, what could be rong?
my email is guzmanrdng@aol.com



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COMPRESSOR SHUTS OFF THE CIRCUIT BBREAKER  I HAVE 2 AIR COMPRESSORS AND WHEN I START THEM UP AFTER 10 SECONDS THE CIRCUIT BREAKER KICKS OFF, ONE COMPRESSOR IS 17.8 AMPS, THE OTHER IS A 16 AMP,THEY ...

Compressor trips electrical reset at initial start and on restart  2 hp reciprocating electric compressor 12 gal tank. when i first turn on the compressor, motor runs slow and stops. need to push electric reset and open ...

Why does my compressor keep popping breakers?  What would cause my compressor to keep setting off the breaker its on.

Once the breaker is reset it works fine.



Hi Cameron:

The breaker ...