Air compressor
Hi All.. I want a air compressor to top off the truck tires to 80psi. And the trailer to 75psi. I found one that should work. It is a central air 21 gal.120ac, 14 amp. I want to plug into the power in...
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It may be OK but you should consider installing a dedicated 20A plug and circuit. Using the 80% guide for sustained use would give you 16A and you can run the compressor all day long.
The typical 15A rated household plug is one of several on a 20A CB with 12ga wire. Make sure all other loads are off when using the compressor.
My house has 8 15A garage and outside plugs on a 15A CB with 14ga wire. When I ran my saw from the last one which as it turned out was 270' away it wouldn't cut hot butter. This circuit while very marginal meets all NEC codes.
I always use large draw equipment on a dedicated 20A plug.
The typical 15A rated household plug is one of several on a 20A CB with 12ga wire. Make sure all other loads are off when using the compressor.
My house has 8 15A garage and outside plugs on a 15A CB with 14ga wire. When I ran my saw from the last one which as it turned out was 270' away it wouldn't cut hot butter. This circuit while very marginal meets all NEC codes.
I always use large draw equipment on a dedicated 20A plug.
