On 6/10/2017 6:01 PM, Michael wrote:
On Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 5:46:59 PM UTC-5, J. Clarke wrote:
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I need to replace the three prong plug on my air compressor. Before I head to Ace, can anyone tell me what size/rating plug I need? Here is a picture of the compressor.

https://ibb.co/h4LrTF

Much appreciated!

It says 15 amp 120v, which is pretty much the default for US electrical
cords. But look at the outlet you plug it into and make sure that it's a
standard outlet and not something weird.

Thanks, John and J. Clarke!

It's a standard outlet, but the cord itself is really thick, so I thought I should be careful about what kind of replacement plug I use.

Presumably, you have the plug that needs to be replaced. Personally, I
would be more concerned with the configuration of the plug (assuming
that it appeared to be OEM and not somebody else's add-on) rather than
the receptacle you'll be plugging it into. If you get the right plug,
you'll be forced to insert it into the correct receptacle.

Heavier cord than you'd expect? No worries. You can save breaking out
in a cold sweat until such time as you see a compressor connected to the
receptacle with a 20' length of lamp cord.