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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-08-2017, 09:36
Replies: 141
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Re: Powering an electric dive compressor

Given that 230v will require half the amps and amps tend to equate to heat and heat is the enemy of most things electrical, then a 230v compressor motor will tend to last longer than a 120v unit. ...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-08-2017, 07:44
Replies: 141
Views: 43,531
Posted By Captain Bill
Re: Powering an electric dive compressor

I run a 1.5 hp single phase 120v motor for my water maker on a 5kw genset. It does react a bit on startup, which is done under no load. If you drain all of the pressure in the compressor I can't...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-08-2017, 07:40
Replies: 141
Views: 43,531
Posted By Captain Bill
Re: Powering an electric dive compressor

I decided to pass on the dive compressor and got a hookah. I still carry 4 tanks for those occasional dives where the hookah is just not appropriate such as wreck dives. In the past 4 years we've...
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