Air compressor belts are instrumental parts of air compressors that transfer power from the motor to the pump in order…
Category: Air Compressor Motor Guides
Air Compressor Motor Guide – HP, Types & Where to Buy Compressor Motors
Air compressor motors are a vital component in all air compressors for successful operation. This page will provide you with…
Air Compressor Capacitor Guide: How to Size a Capacitor for a Compressor
When either one or both air compressor motor capacitors fail, you will need to replace them. But what capacitor does…
Air Compressor Motor Pulley Sizing Guide – With Worked Example
Motor pulley sizing is a complicated topic that can commonly be misunderstood, yet it is such an important thing to…
How to buy a compressor motor reset switch? Thermal Overload Switch Buying Guide
Before we talk about how to buy a compressor motor reset switch, what are the compressor symptoms that would lead…
Changing Compressor Motor Voltages
My sincere thanks to Terry from East Texas for information on changing compressor motor voltages. I am always delighted to…
Compressor motor start capacitor is blowing
by Kipp(Catskill , NY) It’s a 5hp GE 1phase/220v compresses motor mounted on an 80gal vertical tank with single stage…
Replace capacitor in 1998 Clarke air compressor
by Tony Ryan(Ireland) Hi, I have a 1998 Clarke air industrial compressor. Just recently when turned on the the fans…
Air Compressor Motor Sparking & Smoking Troubleshooting Help & Support
Are you having issues with your air compressor motor sparking and smoking? Here are some examples of why this could…
Compressor Motor Problems
Questions about compressor motor issues and how to deal with compressor motor problems, are cropping up more and more from…
How To Test A Start Capacitor On Air Compressor Motor – Testing Capacitors
Do you need to test your air compressor capacitors? This page will provide you with a step to step guide…
