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Title: Emglo compressor
Post by: carchameleon on December 04, 2021, 02:39:59 PM

I have this emglo compressor that I got from Mike Mike and I think it was from Arie before him..

It almost got me the other day...
I want to put some kind of switch on it because it pulls so much when I plug it in that it Sparks almost every time...

Here's a picture of the electrical box on it, I opened it up to change the cord that got damaged when it almost got me. I took this picture, no idea if it helps or if anyone can make a suggestion without actually seeing it..

Title: Re: Emglo compressor
Post by: mr.mindless on December 04, 2021, 02:57:35 PM

yup, it draws a bunch. I never metered it but it's got to be all of 15a sometimes.

20a rated light switch, and keep a spare?

Title: Re: Emglo compressor
Post by: Wingman on December 04, 2021, 03:40:44 PM

Don’t run it off an extension cord. Make sure it’s plugged into a 20a outlet. And, as MikeMike said, use a 20a switch.

High-draw stuff like this should be using high quality and properly sized parts.

Title: Re: Emglo compressor
Post by: etk300ex on December 04, 2021, 04:21:12 PM

Motor rated switch

Title: Re: Emglo compressor
Post by: carchameleon on December 04, 2021, 10:48:01 PM

How's this one?
"Leviton 20 amps Double Pole Toggle AC Quiet Switch Ivory 1 pk - Ace Hardware" https://www.acehardware.com/departments/lighting-and-electrical/switches-outlets-and-plugs/switches/31915?store=17753&gclid=CjwKCAiAwKyNBhBfEiwA_mrUMulLoiMDYiEUYRp4X87laOjYj5M27__B_e4dml07vdvrTaYPBSC76xoCuScQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Title: Re: Emglo compressor
Post by: etk300ex on December 05, 2021, 11:38:36 AM

120V?  If so, single pole.

Title: Re: Emglo compressor
Post by: carchameleon on December 05, 2021, 12:44:05 PM

Is this better? Doesn't say motor rated though

Leviton 1221-2E Single-Pole Toggle Switch, 20A, 120/277V, Black Industrial Grade https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B005K8TZ0I/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_ZQSNFHVVEGW72DMWCPMZ

Title: Re: Emglo compressor
Post by: etk300ex on December 05, 2021, 01:18:50 PM

That's him

Title: Re: Emglo compressor
Post by: carchameleon on December 05, 2021, 02:05:49 PM

Thanks, ordered 👍


When it arrives I'll ask how to install 😂🤦???

Title: Re: Emglo compressor
Post by: etk300ex on December 05, 2021, 03:31:48 PM

black wire