It keeps triping the braker....as I turn it on it starts to work then it trips... and elect. friend said that the (capacitor is effected) or burnt up is this right ? the motor turns freely, I can turn it by hand..Im a auto mech...I just dont know how to check and see which parts are affected..the motor is a v115/230 rpm 3450 if this helps
2007-07-08 03:06:05 · 5 answers · asked by specialedy05 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If a capacitor was bad, it would blow the breaker the instant you turned it on.
More than likely you're using an extension cord. huh?
DON'T!!
There is too much resistance in the extension cord and it's causing the compressor to draw too many amps because you can't supply enough voltage to the compressor.
Less volts, means more amps.
More amps means more heat.
More heat means breakers will trip.
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Look on the data plate on the compressor motor.
It should say how many amps it draws.
something like
(9.5/15.9)
The first number is how many amps it draws at 220 volts.
The second number is how many amps it draws at 110 volts.
A standrard house breaker is 15 amp.
Make sure there is nothing else on the same breaker also drawing power.
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Is it wired for 230 volt and you're plugging it in to 115???
2007-07-08 03:14:06 · answer #1 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you ever get an answer to your question? I have the same motor with the same problem. It's OEM part, so Sears is the only place it can be replaced. ($500 plus/minus) I've been to WW Granger and all over. The motor turns freely. No extension cords. I looked into having it re-wired and it costs the same to replace it. The piston moves freely. I have no idea.
2007-07-11 07:28:33 · answer #2 · answered by clicker10 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first try to plug it in somewhere else (on a differnt circuit) if that doesnt cure the problem look in the yellow pages and find someone that rebuilds electric motors and pick there brain. good luck
2007-07-08 03:20:46 · answer #3 · answered by doug h 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hey depends on where you are looking i would refer you to the home depot but i work for them an i personally know home depot does not sell craftsman part try www.sears.com or call 1-877-70-PARTS GOOD LUCK
2007-07-08 03:29:12 · answer #4 · answered by camille462 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get the model no and call a sears parts and repair center they can order it or try the ww grainger co. they sell electric moers for most shop equiptment
2007-07-08 03:31:30 · answer #5 · answered by tott1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋