Greetings, this is aimed to electricians or other knowledgeable minded folks. I have an Air Venturi 4500 air compressor wired for 220v. I wish to switch it over to 110v. On my woodworking machines it's a simple matter of switching wire around in the motor. Is the same applicable on this compressor? I so, how?
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does the motor have a wiring diagram 110 /120 volt = naked ground / white common / black 120 volt on 220 / 240 volt = naked ground / white 120 volt / black 120 volt thats the basics but it depends on the motor
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Meant to imply safer to replace just the motor to a 110v. Plus if the motor isn't replaced with a 110v it's likely the compressor will fail due to insufficient amperage using a step up converter and rewiring the garage all the way to the circuit breaker with heavier gauge wire since its conversion is gonna have a notable power loss and draw at least double the current.
It's a 4500psi compressor and the draw is more than home shop power tools.
It's a 4500psi compressor and the draw is more than home shop power tools.
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Good to hear so you already replaced all the house wiring with heavier gauge wiring already then to a dedicated circuit breaker. Carry on!
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Will the 220v europe model work with 230v in usa?
- benjamin from USA asked:
Hi, i am interested in purchasing compressor for traveling. What is the frequency of that compressor? I will need 220V and 60HZ. Cheers Benjamin.
- Tyler from USA:
The 220V is 50HZ for Europe
- Rob from USA:
Tyler in the USA electric is 60HZ. Europe is 50HZ. Its how many time the AC currents turns on & off each second. 60x or 50x.
https://www.pyramydair.com/s/a/Air_Venturi_Air_Compressor_Electric_4500_PSI_310_Bar_220V_Version/7861
- Tyler from USA:
I think you would have to find a 120v 60hz motor rated for the load?
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Best to have the OP (John8) take this subject private to PM. Don't want to show Air Venturi any evidence to nix his WARRANTY when it breaks.
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It's the European 220v 50hz. The service rep at Air Venturi told me not to worry about the 10hz difference, just cut the European plug off and install 25amp rated 220v plug Us.
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In summary I would like to say initial operation wouldn't be dangerous but increasing its duty may lead to heating of motor and finally decrease its life due to losses.
http://www.50hz60hz.com/what-happens-if-50hz-motor-is-driven-at-60hz.html
I would return it and get a different compressor, the new Hill may fit your needs better?
http://www.50hz60hz.com/what-happens-if-50hz-motor-is-driven-at-60hz.html
I would return it and get a different compressor, the new Hill may fit your needs better?
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The answer to your question will be on the motor nameplate for example it may say 120/240 if it can be wired for dual voltages. If the nameplate only has one voltage rating. Its not doable also remember to look at your full load amperage. If it draws say 10 amps. wired for 240 if the wiring allows 120 it will draw double amperage so 20 amps as per example. Your house receptacle and wiring are protected from overcurrent by the breaker usually in a common house breaker either a 15 or 20 amp circuit. Drawing excessive amperage will cause the breaker to trip. Replacing the breaker to a larger breaker is not the answer as the wiring and receptacle will burn up. Thats about as simple an answer I could type. I don't know what the motor is rated without researching it.
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