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Re: Powering two compressors with one PCM

You can ignore the PCM entirely and use a Y cable to control 2 spikes. Not sure if this would be legal in 2017, depends if the PCM is required. Either way you need to have the pressure switch in somehow.

On a spike powering a compressor, you are allowed to replace the yellow single blow 20A fuse with a resettable 20A fuse. I recommend doing this as sometimes the fuse can blow from inrush current, or inductive kickback when it turns off.
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