Wiring question

[Bumpstick]

So I picked up a compressor at a yard sale today, 220v 40gal. 2 piston It appears to be in good shape. The guy said that only this one part needs to be connected correctly and it would run fine (I know, they always say that but I got it cheap). That's where my problem lies. I don't want to wire it wrong and fry the motor or worse, myself when I plug it in! The 3 wires come from the motor and attach to the 4 prongs on the solenoid?(for lack of a better term). There has to be someone out there in HAMBerspace that knows the correct sequence that they go. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks -stick

[Bumpstick]

This plus a parts washer for $60.00.

[lilbill]

good score. that can is a start capacitor. it stores electricity and gives the motor a kick in the ass to get it running.(once it's charged don't touch the contacts or you'll get a kick in the ass) sometimes there will be a wiring diagram on the inside of the cover where the main power line goes in. or try contacting a local electric motor repair service. sorry i can't be more help.

[Dirty2]

PM Dirty31 He is an expert on that

[oldchevyseller]

CAUTION,,Be very careful when dealing with capacitors because they can store a tremendious amount of energy even after removed from a circuit. Before removing a capacitor you must discharge it.




The proper way to discharge a capacitor is to shunt it (short across both terminals) with a high value resistor, such as a 5k ohm -5watts resistor. Commonly it is done with the tip of a large screwdriver, but that can be a dangerous method.

When shunting a capacitor you should wear eye protection and turn your face away for a moment because if a capacitor is improperly discharged the top can blow out, spraying the acid dielectric material inside.

NEVER ASSUME A CAPACITOR IS SAFE. Take a moment to shunt the capacitor before handling it. I can not emphasize this enough, a capacitor can charge in a microsecond and hold tht charge for months after being removed from a circuit.

[Flat Ernie]

It only hurts for a second though - they can't hold any real current, only voltage. No matter the voltage, it won't kill ya - you may wish it did though! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

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[JohnnyB327]

maybe have your kid or neighbor or some douche bag in the neighborhood plug it in.


johnny