On 6/11/2017 9:02 AM, Unquestionably Confused wrote:
On 6/11/2017 6:08 AM, Jack wrote:
On 6/10/2017 6:30 PM, Michael wrote:
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 but also says 2 hp. Normally, 2 hp motor would require
12 gauge wire, 20 amp plug and receptacle.

Yeah but it's a Sears Crapsman and we know they tend to embellish (lie!)

That's why I said "Normally". Even so, I would not run the motor on a
14 ga, 15 amp circuit. You could get away for awhile with a 15amp plug
and receptacle and switch perhaps, but I wouldn't recommend it, even if
the motor was only 1/2 hp.

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Jack
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