I have been shopping around for an air compressor, since the largest portable 120V models give me a max SCFM of 5.5-5.9 I need to step up to the stationary models but they all use 240V.
It will cost me a fortune to upgrade to a dedicated 240V line. So here is my question, if I purchase a 240V upright model will it be possible to simply purchase a 120V motor from HF and call it done.
I hand cranked the two cylinder one stage pumps at the store, there is little resistance so the 120V motor should have no problem turning it over.
I know I will have to match the RPM not to burn out the pump, it seems so easy, am I missing something ?
It will cost me a fortune to upgrade to a dedicated 240V line. So here is my question, if I purchase a 240V upright model will it be possible to simply purchase a 120V motor from HF and call it done.
I hand cranked the two cylinder one stage pumps at the store, there is little resistance so the 120V motor should have no problem turning it over.
I know I will have to match the RPM not to burn out the pump, it seems so easy, am I missing something ?