Hey all, I have a Porter Cable 150 PSI air compressor. The manual states that it should be used on a 20-amp circuit but can be used on a 15-amp circuit if nothing else is connected. I'm using this on a 20-amp circuit and nothing plugged into the circuit is on. When I'm using my impact wrench, the compressor will kick on and pop the circuit. I can usually turn off the motor, reset the switch, turn the motor back on and continue working. Sometimes it will be fine, sometimes it will again kick off the circuit. The wrench and compressor are compatible as far as PSI (90) and CFM (4.5 on the wrench, 6.0 on the compressor). Anyone know why?
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20 years ago