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Old DeVilBiss compressor...110 or 220 volts???

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Mike M (RI)

08-29-1999 19:35:25




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I was just given an old DeVilBiss, model 220, 30 gal compressor. It's a 2 cylinder and is powered by a G.E., 1 h.p. electric motor. I'm confused about whether it's 110v or 220v. How do I tell the difference? I plugged it into 110v and it seemed to run too slow...but nothing got hot. Maybe the motor is tired? I just don't want to burn it out if it's supposed to be 220v. The G.E. tag says 60 cycle, speed F.L. 1760, volts 110, amps 11.6...and also volts 220, amps 5.8 Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Ronald Hall

11-30-2000 17:08:29




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 Re: Old DeVilBiss compressor...110 or 220 volts??? in reply to Mike M (RI), 08-29-1999 19:35:25  
My Dad gave me his old compressor sounds just like yours it can be wired on motor for 110 or 220 mine been working on 220 for over 40 some years. If you need help let me know.



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Jim G

08-30-1999 09:15:47




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 Re: Old DeVilBiss compressor...110 or 220 volts??? in reply to Mike M (RI), 08-29-1999 19:35:25  
The motor is a single phase, 60 cycle, with a reconnectable winding. Most older elec equipment was rated at 110/220V rather than 120/240V for household use. The fact that you were able to plug it into a wall socket would seem to be a reasonable indicator that it is presently connected for 110V (120V). Remove the cover on the wire box (place where cord goes in) there should be a connection diagram there. On very old machines it could also be on the nameplate itself. CHECK connections!! If all seems correct remove belt and plug motor into a branch with a 20A fuse or breaker. Turn it on and let it run for a couple of hours. A normal 50C rise motor will feel HOT(50C = approx 110F). If it passes the smoke test install belt, open air discharge and let it run for a while. No smoke, no noise must be OK. Make sure compressor has oil in it. Almost every house in this country is served by 240/120V,60Hz (cycle) single phase service. I don't believe that there is ANY 50 Hz being used for residential service in the US anymore. This is not to say there aren't some industrial places still using DC, 25, 50Hz. Years ago there were places along the east coast using 2 phase and DC.

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Michael Bessix

03-08-2000 19:29:24




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 Re: Re: Old DeVilBiss compressor...110 or 220 volts??? in reply to Jim G, 08-30-1999 09:15:47  
need ring and gasket set for model#225 and serial # 181915 for devilbliss air compressor. Please give price and availabilty. Thank you



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Tex Navarro

02-25-2002 23:40:54




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 Re: Re: Re: Old DeVilBiss compressor...110 or 220 volts??? in reply to Michael Bessix, 03-08-2000 19:29:24  
would like info. on model 30 ser.# 99897 manual or parts list



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damon

01-08-2002 12:58:46




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 Re: Re: Re: Old DeVilBiss compressor...110 or 220 volts??? in reply to Michael Bessix, 03-08-2000 19:29:24  
i have a like new devilbliss pro 4000 air compressor for sale e-mail me to make offe



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Mike M (RI)

08-30-1999 18:17:50




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 Re: Re: Old DeVilBiss compressor...110 or 220 volts??? in reply to Jim G, 08-30-1999 09:15:47  
Jim,
I should have said I connected to 110v, by using the bare wires only, not a male type plug. It was originally connected to wall switch that has a heat resistor coil of wire in it. The wiring diagram plate is on the motor & if I read it right, it shows a T3 & T2 tied together and a T4 & T1 coming out to wall switch...this is the 220v set-up & is how mine is wired. Did I do harm by running it for about 20 minutes at 110v?

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Jim G

09-02-1999 08:10:09




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 Re: Re: Re: Old DeVilBiss compressor...110 or 220 volts??? in reply to Mike M (RI), 08-30-1999 18:17:50  
It's unlikely that the motor was harmed. Connect it to 220V or reconn motor and connect it to 110V. Then turn it on. Use a switch, breaker, of disconnect box especially on the 220V. It's hard to get fried on 110V, lot easier as the voltage go up + there is danger of flash at higher voltages.
Let motor run. Turn off after a short while feel motor around winding area, should be same temp all around. If it feels hot in one spot chances are it has a shorted winding.
Smoke test is simplest, cheapest way to test elec motor. If you make certain there is a fuse(s) or breaker in circuit. If motor runs it's OK, if it smokes check for things like bare wires, dirt inside motor, etc. Can't find any thing simple - boat anchor.
any questions email me directly.
JLG

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rick davis

06-15-2000 15:45:42




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Old DeVilBiss compressor...110 or 220 volts??? in reply to Jim G, 09-02-1999 08:10:09  
Help! ARGH! I too have a DeVilbiss air compressor.
It is powered by a 3HP ge motor and has a 12 gallon tank. I use this for air brushing and it is practically brand new. I loaned it to a knuckle head friend who tried to wire it to 220v (I live in Germany). Needless to say, the wiring is now totally messed up and I have no clue where the wires go! I know that there is nothing wrong with the motor I just need a picture of where the wires go on the terminals! The wiring diagram on the side of the motor is totally useless as it only mentions 4 wires and in actuality there are 8. 2 black, 2 white, one purple, one yellow, one brown, and one orange! Please help! anybody out there with this type of motor and a scanner?
E-mail me [email protected]

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bentorbroke

08-30-1999 20:41:38




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 Re: Re: Re: Old DeVilBiss compressor...110 or 220 volts??? in reply to Mike M (RI), 08-30-1999 18:17:50  
Mike, in my opinion there are good reasons to hook up and run your compressor motor on 220 volts. 1. the voltage drop in the line going to the motor is the same as it is for 110 volt hook up if the same size wire is used. This means that the percentage voltage drop for the 220 volt hook up is half that of the 110 volt hook up. It is a little more efficient. 2. Because of this you will have a little more starting torque, not a big deal, but a little advantage. 3. The motor should run slightly cooler. 4. No one without a 220 volt hook up will ask to borrow your air compressor. 5. The one half less percentage voltage drop means that for the same size wire you can run it just as efficiently with a cord twice as long as you could with a 110 volt hook up. There are also some good reasons to use a 110 volt hook up. 1. It is very easy and convenient. 2. You can easily use it anywhere that there is a 110 volt receptical of the proper amperage rating. 3. Your friends, relatives, and neighbors can borrow it conveniently. The choice is up to you and the type of use you plan for the air compressor. That's why the motors are made that way. If you are going to INSTALL it in a PERMANENT LOCATION then I would recommend 220 volt hook up. If you are going to use it mostly as a PORTABLE air compressor then I would consider the 110 volt hook up. I do not think that you did the motor any good by running it on 110 volts when it was wired to run on 220 volts. If it still runs properly on 220 volts or you rewire it to run on 110 volts and it runs properly you probably did not do any real harm. Be sure to change the oil in the compressor and fill to proper level with the recommended oil. When you hook it up be sure to use adequate size (large enough) wire to carry the amperage and minimize voltage drop. Check the oil level often the first few months you have the unit in service, hopefully it will not use much oil or any oil. Good luck, be safe, have fun, bentorbroke

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Leon Miller

08-30-1999 09:14:53




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 Re: Old DeVilBiss compressor...110 or 220 volts??? in reply to Mike M (RI), 08-29-1999 19:35:25  
Hi Mike Your motor can run on 110 or 220 volts
depending on how you connect the wires in the motor. Check the wiring diagram. It appears the motor is now wired for 110 volts since you are able to plug it into a 110 volt socket. Also it would hardly turn if it was wired for 220 and then plugged into 110 volt source.
Hope this helps. Leon



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fabricio huerta monroy

09-18-2000 14:41:51




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 Re: Re: Old DeVilBiss compressor...110 or 220 volts??? in reply to Leon Miller, 08-30-1999 09:14:53  
solicito una viela para compresor de 5.6hp de 60 galones para reparar un compresor desvielado. se rompio la viela



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Jim in N.M.

08-29-1999 20:14:13




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 Re: Old DeVilBiss compressor...110 or 220 volts??? in reply to Mike M (RI), 08-29-1999 19:35:25  

Mike---more than likely is 110---cause the plugs are differant and it wouldn't run anyfaster if it was 220---just draw less amps and a tad cheeper to run on 220----thats my 2 cents



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Pancor

08-29-1999 20:32:16




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 Re: Re: Old DeVilBiss compressor...110 or 220 volts??? in reply to Jim in N.M., 08-29-1999 20:14:13  
If It's 60hz, then it is 110 volt. 22volt current has a frequency of 50hz.



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chuck

08-29-1999 23:51:00




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 Re: Re: Re: Old DeVilBiss compressor...110 or 220 volts??? in reply to Pancor, 08-29-1999 20:32:16  
dear sir no offense but you dont know what you are talking about with the information given this motor should run on 220 volts you just have to change the connections under the face plate of the motor should be info near the plate on how to do this and you will have to change plug end or wire it directly into breaker box hz is a totally differntly ball of wax



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