09-08-2016, 09:12 PM
I recently picked up a compressor in partial trade for a spare tire, not just any spare tire, but one for a 1930 Ford Roadster. The compressor is a 60g 4hp that seems to be in great condition. I saw it run and it's quiet and smooth. It was hardwired previously, but I need to put a plug on it since I'll need the outlet for other reasons occasionally.
Anyway, I had a neighbor drop by and he offered to wire the compressor for me, but it doesn't SEEM right to me. Of course, I know very little about 220v wiring, so I thought I'd ask here since there are several of you who know your 'lectrical stuff.
In the picture below, the orange wire is going to the plug, and the black wires are going out the right side of the switch to the motor. I understand that both of those black wires are the two legs of 110v that make up the 220v (verbage may be muddled there, but I hope you guys understand). My neighbor used only 3 wires from the plug, and that's where I'm lost. He used the white and black for the hots. I thought I needed to use a red and black for the 2 hot wires, the green for ground and white for neutral. Problem is, there are only 3 wires from the switch going to the motor also.
I'm lost and don't want to turn this thing into garbage. Are only 3 leads needed for this? Does this look correct to you? If not, what do I need to change??
Pic:
Anyway, I had a neighbor drop by and he offered to wire the compressor for me, but it doesn't SEEM right to me. Of course, I know very little about 220v wiring, so I thought I'd ask here since there are several of you who know your 'lectrical stuff.
In the picture below, the orange wire is going to the plug, and the black wires are going out the right side of the switch to the motor. I understand that both of those black wires are the two legs of 110v that make up the 220v (verbage may be muddled there, but I hope you guys understand). My neighbor used only 3 wires from the plug, and that's where I'm lost. He used the white and black for the hots. I thought I needed to use a red and black for the 2 hot wires, the green for ground and white for neutral. Problem is, there are only 3 wires from the switch going to the motor also.
I'm lost and don't want to turn this thing into garbage. Are only 3 leads needed for this? Does this look correct to you? If not, what do I need to change??
Pic: