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I have a Quincy air compressor with a Baldor 5hp single phase 220vac motor. The motor is now crapping out. When the power is turned on, the motor hums loudly and turns slowly until the breaker blows. With no load the motor spins right up and runs smoothly. The first thing I did was check the pump. It turns easily, so the problem is not there. Next I ordered new replacement caps. (Not cheap with the Baldor name on them ). I hooked up the new ones exactly like the old ones. I turned on the power; and no change , humming and slow turning till the breaker shuts it down.
I have had this unit for several years, so there is no warranty. About 6 months ago fiber board that houses the starter contacts over heated/burnt and I replaced it. Everything worked fine until last week. I rechecked the fiber board and it looks fine. So at this point I am out of possible solutions.
Anybody have an Idea on what I should do next?
My shop is at a standstill without my compressor, so I need a solution ASAP. Also I am electronically challenged. I am also a little miffed, as I bought the Quincy/Baldor compressor so I wouldn't have to deal with such problems 8-(
Thanks
Randy
I have had this unit for several years, so there is no warranty. About 6 months ago fiber board that houses the starter contacts over heated/burnt and I replaced it. Everything worked fine until last week. I rechecked the fiber board and it looks fine. So at this point I am out of possible solutions.
Anybody have an Idea on what I should do next?
My shop is at a standstill without my compressor, so I need a solution ASAP. Also I am electronically challenged. I am also a little miffed, as I bought the Quincy/Baldor compressor so I wouldn't have to deal with such problems 8-(
Thanks
Randy