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Old 09-07-2017, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 97 SL320 View Post
Welcome to the world of exaggerated compressor HP claims. The most one can pull from a parallel prong 110 V outlet is 15 amps so that is what the draw is listed for.

If the nameplate says "Compressor duty" the HP rating is pushed a bit using things like a service duty over 100% , intermittent duty testing.

In any event, the compressor looks fine for your needs.
In that case i'll just get the old Curtis compressor. It costs less and performs the same.


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Originally Posted by ah-kay View Post
Harbor freight is your friend. $100 and you are done.
The guy in this ad


https://richmond.craigslist.org/atq/d/old-curtis-air-compressor/6292644198.html


accepted my offer. Which happened to be $100
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