Preparing for Ingersoll-Rand SS3L3 delivery

[joey1158]

DWG: I trust you when you say what the motor specs are (amps 16.6) which you believe to be start up amperage. That just makes me rethink my plans. You are right, I don't plan on moving forever!! (Have a reverse mortgage and it's the best thing since sliced bread!). Can't wait for the addition either. I'm hoping within the next two weeks to be able to insulate and wire and install the compressor. I guess what I'm thinking is that when and if it ever comes to inspection of this place (either upon my death or the county electrical inspector wants to have his say in the remodel) if I put a 30 AMP breaker on a #12 wire (two conductor or three) he won't pass that configuration. So I have to decide if I want to use #12 wire (3 conductor for a two pole breaker) or #10 wire with a 30 amp breaker (2 conductor) in order to pass inspection and more importantly not trip the breaker at any point while using the compressor. Most pertinent, I believe, the the specs on the motor. Given what you've told me, I have to believe that #12 would be most adequate and can save myself some money by purchasing the 20 amp breaker with #12 wire. The run won't be long (under 8 feet) so, again, a non issue with any voltage drop. Glad you sent the photo of the motor cooling. I will be certain to check out that situation after my installation.

[dwm]

Yes, whatever breaker is installed, the wiring upstream must be capable of more current. My AWG12 wire is just for the cord from the compressor the outlet, since I know that's sufficient for the compressor.

[pistolhip]

How did you make the decision to choose this compressor? Is this the one you got: http://www.ingersollrandproducts.com...px-am_en-12885

[joey1158]

Specs along with price and FREE SHIPPING (Northern Tool) convinced me.

[PT Doc]

Originally Posted by dwm

I'm moving in March (and currently in a rental), so had to come up with a temporary setup for the compressor.

I built a rolling platform for the compressor so I can move it. Fingers crossed that it's big enough and that the dimensioned drawing I got from IR support is correct with respect to mounting holes. I don't have room for a larger platform, so if it's not stable enough I'll cargo-strap the compressor to the wall. Platform is a piece of .75" birch plywood sandwiched to a piece of .75" oak plywood with wood glue and 28 #12x1.25" wood screws (from the bottom, not seen in pics). Trimmed with .75"x1.5" poplar. Four coats of spar urethane; I don't care what it looks like, only that it's essentially impervious to water. Casters are 4" rated for 400 lbs each; two fixed, two swiveling with brakes. Hole in center is 4.5" diameter, which permits my Parker 06D1NA self-activating drain with room to screw it on (and off when it needs servicing).



1/2"-20 stainless steel hex head cap screws, nylon-insert locknuts, and neoprene-backed stainless washers. 1/2" thick 55A durometer fabric-reinforced neoprene pads to go between the compressor feet and the platform (hopefully reduce vibration transmission to the floor).



Parker 06D1NA drain for tank.



1/2" air hoses (one to compressor, one to hose reel), Polyconn aluminum air manifold with a Prevost safety coupler in one of the 4 ports (other ports are plugged for now), regulator, filter, and black iron drip leg cable-tied to pegboard to make it easy to take with me in March.



I can't wait for the compressor to arrive. Fingers crossed that the liftgate driver will help me get it from the pallet to my rolling platform.

I don't see any photos. Could you post some? Thanks

[dwm]

Originally Posted by PT Doc

I don't see any photos. Could you post some? Thanks

Sorry, I had moved things around on my web server since I started this thread. I've corrected the photo links, just reload page 1 of this thread in your browser.