Hi,
A Craftsman 2hp 33 gal compressor motor draws a rated 15 amps. So,
running it with anything else on the 15 amp circuit may cause the
breaker to trip.
I would look into getting an extra 20 or 25 amp circuit installed.
Cost will depend on how far the area is from the breaker panel. If
that is cost prohibitive then see if you can isolate one existing
circuit.
Cheers,
Derf
On 8/14/07, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner@gmail.com> wrote:
> List,
> I recently bought a 30 gal. air compressor 110 and only used it one time
> without trouble, the other day I turned it on (in my garage) and blew the
> breaker 2 times. I only had the overhead lights on at the time 1
> incandescent 100 watt bulbe, and 3 double bulb 40 Watt florescent lights
> I'll try it in the daylight without the lights on next. Can I put in a
> larger breaker or do I need an electrician? If the breaker blows (turns
> off) do I need to rewire the garage line?
> Thanks Lin
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