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Originally Posted by 97 SL320
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.
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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
Harbor freight is your friend. $100 and you are done.
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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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Don't forget to grease the screw and threads on the spring compressor.
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