camaroboricua

iTrader: (23)

I picked up an older craftsman 60 gal compressor model# 919-176500 and for one Im not sure how to hook it up to power. It has a red a black and green wire so im assuming its a 120v unit. Anyway, I hooked it up temporarily to an outlet just to see if it would turn on.

It ran for a few and then it started to slow down till it finally clicked and stopped turning. It built press up to about 15 psi. After that, I turned it off and turned it back on and it runs but very slow until it eventually just stops again. Any ideas? I think its a weak motor..

boofthese

iTrader: (14)

red black green ? sounds like 220 ?

im not %100

But usually 110v is white, black and green.

Sounds like you have to buy a plug and make your own end.

Should say the voltage necc on the electric motor

RebelRider

With a 60gal capacity, I'd bet money it's a 220v unit.

camaroboricua

iTrader: (23)

lol I cant believe I didn't think to look at the voltage on the motor. It says 240... thanks guys

ZONES89RS

iTrader: (25)

Yea, was gonna say, never seen a 120v 60 gal.

boofthese

iTrader: (14)

220/240 just use your plug where you plug in your dryer.

ggriffin59

iTrader: (7)

Hooking it up to 110v could very likely burn up the motor. If it runs weak (or not at all) after connecting to 220v, then it's your bad....