Trying to sell a used 15 year old air compressor for a friend. I figured I could get more money out of it if the buyer hears it run. It was wired for 3 phase high voltage (460v?). Our shop has the lower voltage 3 phase. Really easy to swap the motor around and run 3 phase 230v so I did.
The question is, does the magnetic starter need to be changed to match the voltage?
The magnetic switch just buzzes when I try to start it, but if I press in the plunger on the starter the motor starts and compressor works just fine. Or maybe the magnetic starter is just broken.
If the magnetic starter does need to be changed, would it be best to try and sell the compressor without letting the buyer hear it run, or let the buyer hear it run by pushing in the plunger and warning them they would need to change the magnetic starter / and or switch the motor voltage back? I think I found the starters on Ebay for as low as $30, maybe it would be worth it to switch it.
Thanks for any advice.
Photo of the magnetic starter:
The question is, does the magnetic starter need to be changed to match the voltage?
The magnetic switch just buzzes when I try to start it, but if I press in the plunger on the starter the motor starts and compressor works just fine. Or maybe the magnetic starter is just broken.
If the magnetic starter does need to be changed, would it be best to try and sell the compressor without letting the buyer hear it run, or let the buyer hear it run by pushing in the plunger and warning them they would need to change the magnetic starter / and or switch the motor voltage back? I think I found the starters on Ebay for as low as $30, maybe it would be worth it to switch it.
Thanks for any advice.
Photo of the magnetic starter: