Which compressor for home shop, 230v not an option?

[johno]

Originally Posted by BOONEY7750

I can not tell the brand of panel it I think union electric. Maybe I wasn't clear I have a 100a fused panel not breakers. I have 4 115v circuits with 2 230v in my main or original panel and a 6 circuit 115v sub panel. Original box is knob and tube original wiring and sub panel is I am guessing mid 70's wiring that was added during an addition/finished basement remodel. Kinda paints the picture of why I was trying to avoid tearing into the box and dealing with inspections. I know once I tear into the knob and tube I need to get it all out, and get a new panel, neither of which are economically feasible at this moment which is how the 115v compressors came into light. I have also heard about maybe replacing my sub panel with a 8 circuit 100a breaker box, but then it seems I am almost getting into spending a dollar to save a dime situation and might as well save until I can get a 200a breaker panel in.

You could install a new subpanel, to replace existing subpanel, but wire it for 230V from original fuse panel, pretty easily.
Just hook up to one of the 230 circuits, and move that original 230 circuit to the new panel.


This got a pretty good review in one of the car mags lately.

http://www.harborfreight.com/air-too...sor-68127.html