On Feb 6, 3:10*pm, " wrote:
On Feb 6, 9:01*pm, Too_Many_Tools wrote:

That and the compressor under pressure will require a certain starting
torque to run are the two issues I can think of.

The speed to pump up seems to be not an issue with the OP.

TMT

Should have the same starting torque with a lower HP motor turning the
compressor at a slower speed.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Dan

I have seen some compressors not run because the compressor was under
pressure.

Some manufacturers make stupid design decisons to save a penny.

TMT