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1959 compressor help

1959 compressor help

1959 compressor help

(OP)
I just got it. I need some help before I plug it in. I can
post pictures.

It looks like a switch and two wires coming from it, but Im
not sure. Also there is an oil fill, but no level indicator.

It has not been run since the 1980s.

RE: 1959 compressor help

Any model no., brand or something like this?

RE: 1959 compressor help

(OP)
Brunner  pump, Honeywell chicago tank, century ele mtr. Square D ele box. Pressed steel tank milwaukee. 1956.

Specific questions.
1-there is an oil fill, but how do I check the level?
2-two wires from the mtr to that Square D box. Inside the box are two springs and some contacts. I can push the contacts and open the circuit. What is this?


I will check the motor and make sure its wired for 115 or 230VAC sngl ph before I power it up. Any other things I should do before?

pictures: http://s276.photobucket.com/albums/kk22/paulsmars/1956%20compresser/

tks,
>p

RE: 1959 compressor help

2- That is an air pressure switch to turn the motor on at 80psi and off at 100psi.

Google Brunner.  Quite a few hits.

Ted

RE: 1959 compressor help

(OP)
tks

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