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What is the duty cycle of this air compressor
Rusty
from Louisiana
April 15, 2016
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Most manufacturers do not state the duty cycle of their compressors, but a 50% duty cycle is common for most consumer grade compressors.
We recommend sizing the compressor 1.25-1.5 times the CFM of your tool for continuous operation. If the compressor does not produce enough air volume, CFM, then the pressure will drop.
Reciprocating (Piston) compressors are not designed for continuous or 100% duty cycle. The compressor will cycle off & on if it is sized correctly.
Just add up the CFM of the air tools that will be in use at the same time to get the minimum CFM required.
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BOUGHT A NEW IRON HORSE 60 GALLON AIR COMPRESSOR.
Hooked up 120 wiring to the compressor.
turns on for 30 sec to 1 min.and trips the breaker.
What am I doing wrong
DOnald Cohn
from Florida
February 15, 2016
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Donald,
This compressor is designed specifically to operate on 208 or 230 volt power. It will not operate properly on a 120 volt circuit. You would need to contact an electrician to have your outlet re-wired for 208 or 230 volt power in order for this unit to run correctly.
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