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20amp breaker


I have a 4hp compressor that requires a 30 amp breaker. Did you have to put
a new standard plug on the cord or special outlet in the wall to plug this
in? If so, you most likely did not put in a big enough breaker. Also, you
cannot just put a bigger breaker in and the corect outlet. You will need to
run 10ga wire to the outlet. standard 12ga is way to small!.

On Jan 30, 4:24 pm, "Andy & Carol" wrote:
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oups.com...I have come
in possession of a Craftsman model 919.165200, 5 hp, 20
gallon air compressor that when turned on runs for a few seconds then
throws a breaker in my shop. Anyone have a clue as to why or how to
repair? Anyone come across this problem before?

TIA

Jerry

What size breaker in on that line? 5h/p is a large motor.