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    t8trbg Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 15, 2007, 03:11 PM
    New compressor motor
    Tried to connect my air compressor up and the breaker will not stay on. Other ansers make me believe this is a short, however, the wiring had no problems before and the motor is new. The breaker is a 30 amp, the motor only needs a 25.
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    Dec 15, 2007, 03:50 PM
    Can you post the nameplate information--include manfact name and model
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    Dec 15, 2007, 06:27 PM
    It is a 5hp motor, 240 volts, 25amps; Model #mc301528av; Manf. Is Campbell Hausfield
    The compressor is a 4 piston type which has points for the pressure cutoff switch. I may have the wiring backwards (ie motor hooked to one set of points and line-in hooked to other set of points instead of separating the two).

    Thanks
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    Dec 15, 2007, 07:57 PM
    Connecting the wiring wrong is a no-no and will void the warranty, read the instructions and make sure you have it right before you turn the power back on.
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