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    Zairec14 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 28, 2012, 01:53 PM
    220v wall outlet for a big shop air compressor not working
    Are there 220 v adapters or cords to power compressor from a 110 v outlet
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    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.
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    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.
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