grassy
New Member
Borrowed an older 2 hp craftsman air compressor to do some sand blasting. Thought I could run it via my 4000 watt generator....had to play with the wiring because the gen has the new style plug. Unfortunately, the gen does not have enough power to get the motor over the initial power up surge.
BTW, I have rented to 2 (large and larger) gas / desiel compressors but all they can produce is large quantities of water that overloads my moisture catching filters and clogs the blasters...this at a 57% humidity.
I ma thinking that if I have my own compressed air..I can work on my project for short periods w/o having the rental charges pile up.
I am getting deserate to complete this job so I have my eye on our dryer plug. I would like to know how to wire the two systems together or should I cut the existing wire and put in a junction box but as still left with the delema of connecting 3 wires to 4 and making sure I don't elecute my kinds and me nor burn down the house.
Have I missed anything ?
Any suggestions would be helpful.
Thanks,
Grassy
BTW, I have rented to 2 (large and larger) gas / desiel compressors but all they can produce is large quantities of water that overloads my moisture catching filters and clogs the blasters...this at a 57% humidity.
I ma thinking that if I have my own compressed air..I can work on my project for short periods w/o having the rental charges pile up.
I am getting deserate to complete this job so I have my eye on our dryer plug. I would like to know how to wire the two systems together or should I cut the existing wire and put in a junction box but as still left with the delema of connecting 3 wires to 4 and making sure I don't elecute my kinds and me nor burn down the house.
Have I missed anything ?
Any suggestions would be helpful.
Thanks,
Grassy