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Zairec14
Dec 28, 2012, 01:53 PM
Are there 220 v adapters or cords to power compressor from a 110 v outlet

ma0641
Dec 28, 2012, 02:46 PM
No, requires different wiring. Some compressors are dual voltage 120 or 240. Look at your motor plate.
PS -voltage is now 120/240 not 110/220.

donf
Dec 28, 2012, 03:00 PM
I'm going to see if this thread can be moved to the Electrical - Lighting forum. You have an electrical failure, not an appliance failure.

Some quick questions:

Was this compressor working before and suddenly quit?

Is this a new installation?

Does the plug from the compressor's cord match the recptacle at the outlet?

Have you verified that the breaker has not been inadvertly switched off?

Have you taken a voltage reading at the receptacle to see if it at 0 (zero) volts? If you don't have a multimeter, you can get one at most harware stores.