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Unread 11-02-2009, 12:31
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Re: How to wire pneumatics

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Originally Posted by ZInventor View Post
really? we measured it at 40 when it was getting close to 110 psi... or if it had to run for more then 30 seconds at a time...
-Z
What did you use to measure that current? It sounds like something was wrong with your compressor. A rising current with heat could be an indication of damaged internal wiring. Also, this pump does get hot when running in the wrong direction and it does build pressure but very ineffeciently.
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