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    Air compressor not restarting

    This is the start-up current for my little 1/2HP band saw, keep in mind a band saw has minimal load when not actually cutting, unlike a compressor starting with a partially filled tank.
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    Air compressor not restarting

    Incorrect, it will pull much higher current for a short time while the motor is coming up to speed, 80A (wild guess). However depending on the response time of the meter you won't see it, you need a C.T. And scope to see that transient current. I made a little circuit for my 5x6" bandsaw that...
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    Tips/Techniques Wall covering in garage shop.

    Some primer and then roll On some Benjamin Moor on the plywood. BM will cover well on anything.
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    Air compressor not restarting

    The problem might be a combination of both. For the price of a replacement capacitor (that will likely fail long before the motor anyways), might be wise to get one. When testing the new one or any capacitor for that matter make sure you discharge it just before you test it, and then test it...
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    Looking for milling machine purchase help/advice

    A Bridgeport was not an option for me in my basement shop because of the required height in the lowered ceiling area in my shop area. That's why I went with the smaller than Bridgeport knee version.
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    Air compressor not restarting

    Usually the tolerance is written on the capacitor either in % or absolute. The 177uF is interesting, Capacitors degrade to a lower value over time, so that's why I say interesting. Capacitors appear to be okay, assuming that 177 value is within the stated tolerance. Too high will cause...
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    Air compressor not restarting

    It could be if that space is really small. I still think you have a marginal capacitor(s). My 60 gallon Sanborn is enclosed under the stairs leading from the garage to the basement. Basically trapped between close proximity concrete walls on three sides and stair case on the third that has most...
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    Air compressor not restarting

    Ambient temperature today vs. the problematic days? Seems unlikely it fixed itself, a good test would be run the air down enough to make it go through a few back to back cycles.
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    One less John on the Forum

    I was raised by my father, I'm not sure how old I was probably about 10 the topic of race, visible minorities gays etc. came up at the dinner table. My dad explained that every single person you will meet in life is an individual with their own beliefs, merit's good and possibly bad points...
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    Looking for milling machine purchase help/advice

    I totally understand. In the members spotted thread here, machines are posted daily, that's where I found mine. Initially I thought sounds great but logistics is going to be a deal breaker. Fortunately for me the seller ran a business that did a lot of shipping and hooked me up with a LTL (less...
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    Looking for milling machine purchase help/advice

    I'm a lot like the way you describe yourself, except I started the machining hobby about 7 years ago and I'm finding it a ton of fun. BTW this is a great forum for its down to earth no nonsense friendly advice. I started with a smaller benchtop mill similar to the CX601 except a round column...
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    2002 VW Golf refurb

    Unless the input shaft is broken (been there done that), I think I have broken pretty much every stock part from the input shaft, front yoke, universal joints, differentials and axles, but never a clutch or top loader transmission. Fortunately the aftermarket has much stronger than stock...
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    Air compressor not restarting

    If you do bypass the thermal cut out, you should definitely keep an eye on the current while doing so, your basically doing the old aluminum foil over the fuse trick and we know how that one usually plays out. If you have a weak capacitor it will cause excessive current draw. You might even find...
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    2002 VW Golf refurb

    Hmmm. I have never witnessed a clutch fail like that. Will be interesting to see what's up when you get it out. I would not be ordering parts before it was out.
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    Bambu Lab 3rd Anniversary Sale

    If there was ever a tool that once you have it you wondered how you did without it, a 3D printer is that tool. Also they have advanced to plug and play for not a lot of $ For trouble free start with PLA filament My 2c
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