Compressor Motor Problems
Questions about compressor motor issues and how to deal with compressor motor problems, are cropping up more and more of late, from the ASK page.
I am a bit specialized in my knowldege of compressed air, I guess, in that I have worked on compressor pneumatic circuitry for years, along with specifying air valves, cylinders etc. Now I get asked more and more about compressor motor issues, and I am not the guy that has all the answers, for sure. I don't fix electric motors myself, and I am not an electrician.
Lots of other air compressor owners do have experience in dealing with compressor motor issues and electricity though, and so I have put this forum page up and invite folks with questions to post them, and folks with answers to provide advice.
I will help where I can. I would appreciate some help from you too.
Cheers,Bill
Compressor Motor Issues
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Motors
Hey Bill
Great site! I'm thinking of building my own compressor for a number of reasons and I have a motor question. I've noticed that the 5 HP motors ...
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