Convert 240VAC motor to 110V on a Speedair Compressor by Dayton

by Marc Hayes
(PA)

I have a Speedare compressor by Dayton model number 4B234D with motor MC015502. it is wired for 240VAC and i would like it to work on 110VAC. is that possible? how do i convert it?
thanks in advance for your help.
Regards, Marc

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Bill says...

Marc, I expect it is possible, but probably not practical unless the motor and compressor is designed to be converted.

The compressor may be designed to run properly with the power from a 220 Volt motor only. If you are going to a 120 Volt motor, I wonder if there will be enough amperage in the 120 Volt power supply to get the motor enough power to properly run the power demand of a 220 Volt compressor?

Changing motors would be fairly easy if the shaft and mounts line up. Just change the pressure switch to a 120 Volt one.

Check with Speedaire to see if the motor is convertible.

Bill