New to me Quincy 80 gallon 325 air compressor!

[mljjones67]

The 230 single phase capacitor start 7.5HP GE motor on my Quincy 370 shop compressor is rated for 30 amps max and doesn't actually get over 20 amps pumping up to 200 PSI. I have it on a 30 amp breaker with no issues. If a guy has a 7.5HP motor on a little 325 compressor it's not going to draw it's maximum rated amps.

Dustin, if I read your second to last post right your motor is a single phase?

[averagef250]

Yes, single phase. Originally it was 15HP 3 phase 900 RPM. It now runs 500 RPM with a 7.5HP single phase motor.

[mljjones67]

Here is a thread that explains how to go from 1ph to 3ph. ???
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/sho ... quincy+q25

[averagef250]

Here is a thread that explains how to go from 1ph to 3ph. ???
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/sho ... quincy+q25

That link only works if you're a member of that site.

IMO 3 phase wiring is a heck of a lot simpler than residential single phase.

[mljjones67]

I joined up just to read that thread. It is pretty good!