Compressor wiring

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Re: Compressor wiring [Re: dfsmopars] #2783552 06/10/20 09:24 AM 06/10/20 09:24 AM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,697 Bitopia J jcc If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,697 Bitopia	I would suggest keeping the 6'(?) cord/plug on the compressor. You need to wire/conduit close to the compressor, install a box with the switch you choose, and then add a female outlet for the compressor's cord to plug into, I would add a pilot light of some fashion after the switch, it will have to be 240V wired between the two hot legs, or just use a single leg (120V), but that would require a neutral, do not be lulled into using the ground. Regardless, the compressor must have a proper ground. The post switch pilot light will help you not leaving the compressor on un attended. There are no stupid questions here, so ask, and safety first. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

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