[SEL] Air compressor motors

[Listerdiesel]

On 10/03/2008, Ed stoller <edstoller at earthlink.net> wrote:
> I have a similar opportunity and am thinking of using a gas engine with an
>  electric clutch.
>
>  Ed

One of the problems in changing over to a single-phase motor is the
much heavier starting current required, especially when starting
against pressure in the tank. A start/run motor with a separate
starting winding might be too heavy on current for a domestic supply.

The phase changer using a 3-phase motor and capacitors is a good way
to go, and is invariably cheaper than buying a new single-phase motor,
assuming you can get one the right size and mounting.

Peter
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