I started with my first RPC build for a dual pump Ingersoll Rand air compressor. It was a 10 hp unit with a pony start motor. I sold that compressor and found a Champion 5 hp compressor that I currently have in my shop.
I added a 7.5 hp idler to the above idler to see if it would start a 10 hp motor, no problem. I upgraded the circuit to 6 ga wire on the 50 amp breaker. I've since added another 10 hp idler to the combo for 27.5 hp.
I plan to add a bigger circuit and wire because I have three 15 hp IR 3 cylinder compressors. I'd like to straighten up the wiring but I lease the building.
A friend gave me a pallet of three phase motors so I have a test disconnect for that.
The large panel is a three phase panel not installed yet.
I made a You Tube video of the madness, try not to laugh too much.
[video=youtube;ACEdOp-cRxI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACEdOp-cRxI[/video]
I added a 7.5 hp idler to the above idler to see if it would start a 10 hp motor, no problem. I upgraded the circuit to 6 ga wire on the 50 amp breaker. I've since added another 10 hp idler to the combo for 27.5 hp.
I plan to add a bigger circuit and wire because I have three 15 hp IR 3 cylinder compressors. I'd like to straighten up the wiring but I lease the building.
A friend gave me a pallet of three phase motors so I have a test disconnect for that.
The large panel is a three phase panel not installed yet.
I made a You Tube video of the madness, try not to laugh too much.
[video=youtube;ACEdOp-cRxI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACEdOp-cRxI[/video]
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