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ReefOne
Wed, 30th Sep 2009, 09:29 PM
Hey Guys,

I was wondering if there were any electricians here on MAAST? I just bought a 3.2HP Craftsman Compressor and I need to add a 240v to my existing electrical in my garage. I actually have to add a 240v and a 220v for my tablesaw. Trying to get the shop setup so I can start building tanks again. Brand new house, just need some help, i want to make sure i follow code.

Thanks
Ram
JimD
Wed, 30th Sep 2009, 09:32 PM
If youre using a gas dryer, look behind it, there should ba 240v outlet already installed...
ReefOne
Wed, 30th Sep 2009, 09:35 PM
Nope, no gas dryer. My washroom is right inside the house from the garage.
ballardjr2000
Thu, 1st Oct 2009, 12:28 AM
There should be a 220/240 outlet were your dryer is. I am NOT a house electrican. I AM a aircraft electrican. so I wouldn't know the codes for houses. however for me wires are cake and simple. Your about 45 min away so if you need a hand let me know.
ReefOne
Fri, 2nd Oct 2009, 08:22 PM
Check it out guys, here is the compressor i got.

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/5253/dsc02582z.jpg

Here is the motor tag:
http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/9049/dsc02589g.jpg

Is this wired right?
http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/1289/dsc02591.jpg

Thanks!
Ram
ballardjr2000
Sat, 3rd Oct 2009, 12:30 PM
U trying to attach a plug to it?
ReefOne
Sat, 3rd Oct 2009, 06:32 PM
Yup
ballardjr2000
Tue, 6th Oct 2009, 06:00 PM
buy the plug then match the colors of the plug to the compressor, black line/white line/ and your green ground. if you want to get more indepth then, ohm out the plug, meter lead on one point of the plug other lead on a wire end on the plug, and read for ohms. its should read 0 saying that that wire goes to that plug point.

wait it looks like you have a plug attached. do you need a plug installed in your house?
ReefOne
Tue, 6th Oct 2009, 08:35 PM
Thanks Ballard. I talked to my cousin(an electrician) and he helped me out. Got everything all wired up and all. It's pretty sweet!
ballardjr2000
Thu, 8th Oct 2009, 11:04 AM
No problem glad to hear you got it wired up. can you shoot some pics for others? and the setup I bet it is sweet, i am still trying to get my hands on the rest of my toys lol.
ReefOne
Thu, 8th Oct 2009, 08:08 PM
Yea, i'll snap some pics tomorrow. Turned out pretty easy and everything is working great. Compressor has a small leak from bottom valve, but i think i just need to tighten it.