Hi,
There should be a rating on the compressor motor regarding amperage.
Compressor motors have a high inrush current meaning they take a lot
of amps at startup.
A single 100w incandescent draws about 1 amp. Three fluorescents
probably draw less than 1 amp each, so figure less than 5 amps on the
circuit already.
Standard outlets are rated for 15 amps and most circuits have 15 amp
breakers. You could just put in a larger breaker but you should
upgrade the outlet if you do. Ideally you would want the compressor
on a dedicated breaker, probably 20 amps.
Cheers,
Derf
On 8/14/07, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner@gmail.com> wrote:
> List,
> I recently bought a 30 gal. air compressor 110 and only used it one time
> without trouble, the other day I turned it on (in my garage) and blew the
> breaker 2 times. I only had the overhead lights on at the time 1
> incandescent 100 watt bulbe, and 3 double bulb 40 Watt florescent lights
> I'll try it in the daylight without the lights on next. Can I put in a
> larger breaker or do I need an electrician? If the breaker blows (turns
> off) do I need to rewire the garage line?
> Thanks Lin
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