So, took my old motor apart, start/run switch seemed to be ok, but windings inside were black, so i think she's pooched... anyway, now to look for a new motor.
The old motor was a "5hp"... you know the ones, 220volts about 19 amps... motor is 3400 rpm, i only seem to get about 2 years work out of these motors... getting tired of replacing.
So looking for another motor to replace it, was wondering about a 1740 rpm motor (they always seem more expensive than the "same size" 3400 rpm motor), i know that the slower speed on the compressor will lower volume if the pulleys are not changed, but will it hurt otherwise. I already have a 60 gallon tank, and could add in another 60 gallon tank if i need for more volume (but longer recovery time), just wondered if it's worth the expense of the motor change?
Any other ideas? The compressor isn't used all the time, i'm not a commercial shop, just a farm one that uses air for tires, blow guns and impact wrenches mainly.
Links to better quality motors would be appreciated!!
The old motor was a "5hp"... you know the ones, 220volts about 19 amps... motor is 3400 rpm, i only seem to get about 2 years work out of these motors... getting tired of replacing.
So looking for another motor to replace it, was wondering about a 1740 rpm motor (they always seem more expensive than the "same size" 3400 rpm motor), i know that the slower speed on the compressor will lower volume if the pulleys are not changed, but will it hurt otherwise. I already have a 60 gallon tank, and could add in another 60 gallon tank if i need for more volume (but longer recovery time), just wondered if it's worth the expense of the motor change?
Any other ideas? The compressor isn't used all the time, i'm not a commercial shop, just a farm one that uses air for tires, blow guns and impact wrenches mainly.
Links to better quality motors would be appreciated!!