Yeah, I had tried a typical off-the-shelf cord, probably 14g at most. At the time I didn't know any better. I was told, back then, to get/make a larger cord.
Another time I thought the compressor had failed or was faulty, I researched the different parts and functions, trying to determine which part I needed to replace. Come to find out the female coupling was clogged or stuck closed.
Sonny
A #14 cord less than 25 ft long should be a non-issue. Better yet, a #12. A 50 ft #16 will not rerliably start an induction or cap start motor rated much over 10 ampa (some 8 amp motors won't start on a 16 gauge cord either)
I burned one out installing my hardwood flooring (less than 300 aq ft of prefinished ash) What a noisy piece of crap that thing was - can't remember what name it had on it but it was an american brand name on a chunk of Chinese crap.
My "shop compressor" in the garage had trouble starting on the 20 amp 120 volt outlet (about 15 ft of #12 from the panel) so I rewired it for 220. Starts even in the cold now without dimming the lights or tripping the breaker.
The "good one" will definitely be more than $130. My "little" compressor is $399 on sale at Canadian tire. I would have done without
- using the big compressor in the garage (like I did to finish my hardwood installation after I burned out the "hamburger") but somebody was throwing this one away - looked brand new - in a rage he had cut off the cord and stolen the quick connect - I tookit home and found a poor crimp on the connector on the switch - I had a cord salvaged off something else so it onlyu cost me about $12 for the quick connect. I am sure if he had just returned it to Canadian Tire they would have replaced it under warranty - - -
Even painting a bicycle it's a problem - - - It will handle an air brush - possibly a standard "touch-up" gun
I have a couple of 12 g extension cords. Except for a couple of indoor lamp cord style, all the other "tool related" ones are 14.
Well, I have one 10 g, but that's for my generator inlet.
The 12 g ones were basically free. When my son was a teenager, he was helping some guy with more money than brains clean out his garage. When I went to pick him up I saw a 25 ft 12 g extension cord, on a reel, in the garbage pile. It looked brand new. I asked my son about it and he said that it was cut. I told him to grab it.
A couple of hours later, shopping included, I had a 6' 12 g extension cord and a
19' 12 g extension cord. I still use them all the time.
I hope you didn't think I was serious.
14 g, works fine,
Hmm.. I noticed someone was having trouble operating the Husky brand of the same compressor with an extension cord, and that was one of the reasons I ruled it out. I think it's time to consult the owners manual--before the purchase! Thanks.
I was planning to use my 50' 12AWG, but I could get by with 25'. I have a 15 footer too, thinking I had my bases covered-so, so much for that notion! ; )
And it just *feels better* to use something you salvaged and "built" like that! It gives it a little meaning.
The first application is "inflating tires". Sandblasting would be cool, but surely demands more air.
It is not even large enough to blow our your shop with
Time to put in a new receptacle.
I have used my 8 gal to ?sandblast? using walnut shells from Harbor Freight and this homemade device. You do have to pause for it to refill quite often, but it works.
Thank you, I enjoyed the video! It has almost 3 million up-votes on YouTube!
I looked at the "Owners Manual". It said, "Avoid extension cords whenever possible, but if one must be used it should be a minimum wire size 12AWG and no longer than 30-feet. Whenever possible, use a longer air hose instead of an extension cord".
It also mentioned that you "shouldn't spray flammable liquids in a confined space" as sparks from the compressor could cause problems (I forget the exact words). I confess, I'm a sucker for a good owners manual! ; )
No, did you miss my LOL? LOL
Great
No spraying of flammable liquids in a confined space. DAMN!!!!
Earlier this year I bought a small, rechargeable battery, pruning shears.
The instructions explicitly said to not "grill" the batteries. I have to say I was disappointed. I was looking forward to some grilled veggies and rechargeable batteries for dinner. ;~)
I suppose "a bit" is a description of 3~4 seconds.
So, riddle me this:
Does the manual saying anything about the house wiring?
Why is OK to run the compressor on a 50'+ run of 14 g Romex (from the panel to the receptacle) but not on a 50'+ 14 g extension cord from a receptacle that's 1' from the panel?
Essentially all sources discuss the size and length of extension cords, but they don't discuss the house wiring. Without knowing anything about size and length of he house wiring, how can they set a spec for the size and length of the extension cord?
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