"Brian V" wrote in message
4, You paid for a 20a circuit, should be a 20a outlet!

With a duplex, 15A meet code.

5, What amperage does the compressor require at 120v? 2hp should not be
that high.

2HP will draw about 13A running, but when a compressor starts, it takes one
heck of a lot more. You also have to consider the duty cycle of a
compressor. They often have a limit of so many starts per hour.