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carchameleon

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Emglo compressor
« 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..
« Last Edit: December 04, 2021, 02:44:46 PM by carchameleon »

mr.mindless

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Re: Emglo compressor
« Reply #1 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?
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Re: Emglo compressor
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: Emglo compressor
« Reply #3 on: December 04, 2021, 04:21:12 PM »
Motor rated switch

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Re: Emglo compressor
« Reply #5 on: December 05, 2021, 11:38:36 AM »
120V?  If so, single pole.

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Re: Emglo compressor
« Reply #6 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

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Re: Emglo compressor
« Reply #7 on: December 05, 2021, 01:18:50 PM »
That's him

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Re: Emglo compressor
« Reply #8 on: December 05, 2021, 02:05:49 PM »
Thanks, ordered 👍


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

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Re: Emglo compressor
« Reply #9 on: December 05, 2021, 03:31:48 PM »
black wire