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Originally posted by Nataku
i think they recommend putting compressor on a speed controller, we have always done it. i think it just works better and for longer because its then on a 30A, or now even a 40A and you won't have to worry about the spike fuses
I don't think that it works that way. You can use a speed controller on the compressor but it needs to be on a 30A. The 40A are specifically reserved for the drill motors and chips specifically.
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