Power Equipment Forum banner

Compressor Rebuild

3853 Views 5 Replies 4 Participants Last post by  89yt12
my old craftsman comprosser needs a rebuild and maybe a new motor, it keeps blowing breakers randomly ..... anyone know a good cheap source to get my supplies from, also i want to get rid of the craftsman style switch and on/off set up
1 - 6 of 6 Posts
What model/hp is it? Does it still gain pressure quickly, when it's runnin? How big is the breaker it's on now? I'd suspect it should at least be a 20 amp.
I'm sure you're already aware of Northern tool. www.northerntool.com
and surplus center has some of that stuff too. www.surpluscenter.com
ill have to look at it when i get back home,

i know its a 2hp, 20 gallon 120v, oil type, and a pretty high CFM for as small as it is

i got a new bigger huskey compressor, but i want my craftsman for my shed out back, and to take places if i need to.

i really think the compressor itself is great, and it just needs a new motor and a psi switch
A 2HP, 120 V motor will pull around 20 amps when running. To handle startup current, you would need a 40 amp breaker.
Here is a company of air compressor parts line for you:Air compressor parts&Acessories - Banzair Mechanical&Electrical Co., Ltd. wish you find what you want! Good luck to you!
A 2HP, 120 V motor will pull around 20 amps when running. To handle startup current, you would need a 40 amp breaker.
start-up is no problem, its randomly when running, i havent figured out what triggers it but its wierd and random and most of the time is blowing the breaker on the motor

Here is a company of air compressor parts line for you:Air compressor parts&Acessories - Banzair Mechanical&Electrical Co., Ltd. wish you find what you want! Good luck to you!
i shall look
1 - 6 of 6 Posts
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Top