Air Compressor Settlement

Wasn't sure where to post this so since air compressors go in the garage, here it is.

All Persons in the United States who purchased, between August 1, 1996 and January 30, 2004, an electric air compressor manufactured, imported, licensed or distributed by Campbell Hausfeld, DeVilbiss Air Power Co., Ingersoll-Rand Co., or Coleman Powermate, Inc., and which identified on its label a horsepower that is not continuous running horsepower.

http://www.aircompressorsettlement.com/

Deb

I saw that settlement in Hot Rod or one of the car mags. No why did I buy a Sears compressor last year? I could have made a couple of bucks.[img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_frown.gif[/img]

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Both my air compressors are in that lawsuit!


I'm prolly not gonna join the suit though........[img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_smile.gif[/img]
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ahhhh did your car have a baby Deb?

Yeah the model is cool Deb. My dad has a promo of a 1967 Galaxie XL but he wont give it to me.[img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_frown.gif[/img] I guess cause he knows I will take it apart and paint it. [img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif[/img]
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On 2004-03-10 14:13, oldstangs wrote:
ahhhh did your car have a baby Deb?
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Yep, musta been one of those rice mobiles i sucked down the carb. Knocked up my car![img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_cry.gif[/img][img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif[/img]

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On 2004-03-10 16:18, 1967xlfastbackgalaxie wrote:
Yeah the model is cool Deb. My dad has a promo of a 1967 Galaxie XL but he wont give it to me.[img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_frown.gif[/img] I guess cause he knows I will take it apart and paint it. [img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif[/img]

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It took me over a year to get this one. Tbirdchick had a convertible model with a broken windshield and stuff she was going to send me and never did. The sneak had sent it and a hardtop model to another friend and he made on good convert out of it. He had emailed asking for some paint chips from my car because he was painting a "camaro" for his wife and she wanted it Rangoon red. Tried a razor blade on the rear lower quarters but all I could get off there was powder really so gave up. It's all pitted from gravel roads back there so one more chip wasn't going to hurt anything. Ended up sending the 'button' cover on the door that covers the access hole for the bolt for the window frame. The match ended up being a finger nail polish called cherry or something. He said it works great for models you just can't have them sit in the sun. He also sent me the little trophy and a tow chain that's not in the picture. It's about 3 inches long.[img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif[/img] Never know when I might need one ya know. [img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif[/img] It was quite a surprise when I opened that box I can tell you that! It's my favorite model.

Deb

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I saw that settlement in Hot Rod or one of the car mags. No why did I buy a Sears compressor last year? I could have made a couple of bucks.[img]/phpBB/images/smiles/icon_frown.gif[/img]
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Some Craftsman models are included.

As an electrician I can tell you, when you see a small motor with more than two big capacitors stacked on it and a 5hp-up rating... lookout. When looking at a motor always check the service factor(sf). If it rated less than 1.0 or spcl it is not rated for continous duty. However, a continous duty application is defined as a condition where the motor will an hour or more with out shutting off. Most compressor don't fall into the catagory.

Electrically speaking...

1hp = 746 Watts

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Volts x Amps = Watts

so,

Watts/Volts = Amps

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5hp = 746 x 5 = 3730 Watts

3730W/120V = 31 amps

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5hp = 31 amps!

My garage breaker (rated at 20 amps) has no problem running my 5hp 120V Coleman Powermate air compressor. In fact, I can run several other items at the same time while it is on. If you've got any 120V electric motor rated at 5hp... don't believe for a second that it's putting out 5hp.

Hell, for that matter, consuming 5hp worth of electricity (31 amps) is not the same as producing a 5hp output. No motor is 100% efficient. A 120V motor would probably have to consume at least 40 amps to put out a true 5hp.

You ever wonder why those OLD electric motors that you couldn't even lift were rated at around 2hp? It's because they were rated properly.

If you want a STRONG air compressor, purchase a 240V unit with a 2-stage pump. Single stage 120V units can't hold a candle to them in real life. Sure, the 120V units are fine for blowing up tires and running air wrenches.... but if sand blasting and rotary tools like die grinders, sanders, and drills (air hogs) are part of your plan, you'll have to step up... Or you'll spend more time waiting than grinding. Trust me. Been there, done that!

Good Luck!

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