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  1. LeadF00T

    Compressor motor keeps burning out

    I am in the US, the compressor is in a large open room, the capacitors are external, start capacitor is mounted to the top of the motor and it did come with new capacitors, the wire is 14 gauge, about 2 ft in length, the only thing on the circuit, and the cord is about 5 ft. I will make sure to...
  2. LeadF00T

    Compressor motor keeps burning out

    I mentioned that I checked approximately 120v on each side of the plug, combines for about 240. The voltage at the motor is also about 240v. The unloader valve is working as it is supposed to. The compressor is cutting out at it's pre set 120psi as advertised.
  3. LeadF00T

    Compressor motor keeps burning out

    I have burned out two compressor motors in a very short period of time and want to know if anyone has any ideas on what to check, I would greatly appreciate the help. The compressor motor is a Leeson Air Compressor Electric Motor — 5SPL HP, Model# 116845. I replaced the motor about 3 weeks...

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