[Shop-talk] breaker tripping on compressor

[john niolon]

Compressor will draw more current as load on motor gets higher... could be a 
bad pressure switch...look at compressor pressure when it trips or it could 
just be a tired breaker... the key might be "worked fine for years".

I had the same problem with a tanning bed, worked fine for years then 
started tripping.  Tried cleaning the breaker contacts and reseating it a 
couple times... no change.  Finally replaced the breaker and now trouble 
free

john


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Philip Nase" <bugi1960 at gmail.com>
To: <shop-talk at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 7:22 AM
Subject: [Shop-talk] breaker tripping on compressor


>I have a 220 line for my garage compressor.  It's worked fine for
> years.  Just this week when the pressure builds to shut off pressure
> it's tripping the breaker.
>
> Any ideas what to look for?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Phil Nase
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