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    Jul 5, 2009, 11:00 AM
    Running an air compressor off a generator?
    I am trying to run a 220v air compressor using a gas powered generator. The outlet on the generator is a NEMA 18-30 4pole, 4wire.

    The air compressor has a 3 wire pigtail on it?

    How can I get this to work??
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    Jul 5, 2009, 02:15 PM
    What is the horsepower or running amps of the compressor, and not peak HP?

    What is the watts of the generator?
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