Your cell phone camera can be as valuable of a tool as anything else in your truck! Recently we were contacted by a customer on the phone with a technical support issue on one of our oil less fire protection air compressors where, collectively, we were having trouble identifying the source of the problem. What… Read more …
Recommended Wire Size for General Air Products Air Compressors Explained
– No, we aren’t kidding you might need a 2 gauge wire. It is not uncommon for our customer service associates to get a phone call or email when an installer or designer reads the recommended wire size listed for our air compressors in the installation manual. The question usually sounds like this: “I’m installing… Read more …
The difference between a light switch and an industrial disconnect switch
In a previous post I listed the NEC requirements for “permanently installed devices” such as an air compressor in a dry pipe sprinkler system. #5 on that list states that the air compressor on a dry pipe sprinkler system must “Be connected to a listed motor-circuit switch rated for horsepower”(NEC 430.109) which is also referred… Read more …
Compressor Motor Overload Protection
Internal, External and Why it is ALWAYS Recommended Before we begin on the titled subject understand that this article will focus on why we at General Air Products recommend a motor starter for overload protection with every unit. If you would like to know more about what a motor starter is please view our motor… Read more …
Questions from Customers: Why do I need a Motor Starter?
Why do I need a Motor Starter on my Dry Pipe System Air Compressor? In short, to prevent this from happening: What you see here is a burnt motor on one of our LT Series lubricated tank mounted units. In this instance the air compressor was run with no oil, causing the pump to seize.
How to Wire a Pressure Switch for Air Compressors
View Pressure Switches » A problem General Air Products’ service representatives see on a regular basis is incorrect wiring at installation. Often times, out of habit, electricians or installers wire directly to the compressor motor. DO NOT WIRE DIRECTLY TO THE MOTOR. In a fire protection air compressor the pressure switch is the brain that… Read more …
Electrical Troubleshooting Fire Protection Air Compressors
High quality, dependable air compressors supplied by General Air Products rarely have any installation start-up issues that are caused by the compressor itself; however, there is an occasional installation issue that results in a troubleshooting phone call. The #1 issue that accounts for 90% of our troubleshooting calls is actually one that we are unable… Read more …