compressor does not start cold

by joe
(ga)

5 hp 80 gal tank trips breaker in cold weather works fine in warm

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Bill says...

What happens to the oil in the sump of your truck when it's cold? It gets thicker. Same issue with oil in the sump of a compressor.

If your power supply is marginal, or your motor is getting a tad long in the tooth, same for your start capacitor, the compressor may pull too much current when trying to start against the additional load and overload the circuit.

More info in link "Will Not Start When It's Cold" under Troubleshooting on the site map page.

Cheers,

Bill