before wire with retainer ring in.JPG | Hits: 548 | Size: 39.75 KB | Posted on: 10/5/13 | Link to this image
Kobalt Hausfeld 3.7 hp 60 gallon compressor wiring and plumbing - where wires go, wire retainer installed. Had to ream out hole a bit for the thick cable with a dremel.
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wire retainer ring.JPG | Hits: 394 | Size: 35.95 KB | Posted on: 10/5/13 | Link to this image
Kobalt Hausfeld 3.7 hp 60 gallon compressor wiring and plumbing - wire retainer ring shown
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overall compressor plumbed and wired.JPG | Hits: 733 | Size: 53.84 KB | Posted on: 10/5/13 | Link to this image
Kobalt Hausfeld 3.7 hp 60 gallon compressor wiring and plumbing - all wired up and plumbed
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compressor plumbing.JPG | Hits: 471 | Size: 43.13 KB | Posted on: 10/5/13 | Link to this image
Kobalt Hausfeld 3.7 hp 60 gallon compressor wiring and plumbing - use brass fittings, they wont rust or flake on the inside. out of compressor uses 1/2 in fitting to 3/8 in reducer, 3/8 in female to 3/8 in male/male to regulator to 3/8 in male/male to air cleaner to 3/8 in male/male to 3/8 in to 1/4 in reducer to female hose coupler quick release.
This is the way I plumbed it, will step up to 3/8 in or 1/2 in in the future.
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8 gauge 3 wire service cord with 3 prong end.JPG | Hits: 459 | Size: 42.25 KB | Posted on: 10/5/13 | Link to this image
Kobalt Hausfeld 3.7 hp 60 gallon compressor wiring and plumbing - Bought 20 ft of 8 gauge 3 wire service cord and installed a 3 prong plug on it. Went with the thicker wire for the distance and it will work with a larger 5 hp motor, if i go that route down the road.
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where to wire.JPG | Hits: 351 | Size: 37.32 KB | Posted on: 10/5/13 | Link to this image
Kobalt Hausfeld 3.7 hp 60 gallon compressor wiring and plumbing - remove this cover with a phillips screwdriver to access wiring.
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wires hook up on compressor.JPG | Hits: 358 | Size: 34.9 KB | Posted on: 10/5/13 | Link to this image
Kobalt Hausfeld 3.7 hp 60 gallon compressor wiring and plumbing - this is how the wiring should look when installed.
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compressor wired.JPG | Hits: 437 | Size: 37.97 KB | Posted on: 10/5/13 | Link to this image
Kobalt Hausfeld 3.7 hp 60 gallon compressor wiring and plumbing - all wired and buttoned up.
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outlet mounted on wall.JPG | Hits: 348 | Size: 49.75 KB | Posted on: 10/5/13 | Link to this image
Kobalt Hausfeld 3.7 hp 60 gallon compressor wiring and plumbing - outlet mounted to wall
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wire in wall.JPG | Hits: 366 | Size: 44.08 KB | Posted on: 10/5/13 | Link to this image
Kobalt Hausfeld 3.7 hp 60 gallon compressor wiring and plumbing - 8 gauge three wire ran up wall
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dual pole 30 amp breaker.JPG | Hits: 373 | Size: 63.13 KB | Posted on: 10/5/13 | Link to this image
Kobalt Hausfeld 3.7 hp 60 gallon compressor wiring and plumbing - dual pole 30 amp breaker
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outlet wired.JPG | Hits: 394 | Size: 54.53 KB | Posted on: 10/5/13 | Link to this image
Kobalt Hausfeld 3.7 hp 60 gallon compressor wiring and plumbing - 3 prong outlet wired
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coat hanger to fish wire up wall.JPG | Hits: 419 | Size: 35.15 KB | Posted on: 10/5/13 | Link to this image
Kobalt Hausfeld 3.7 hp 60 gallon compressor wiring and plumbing - coat hanger used to fish wire up wall
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plug knocked out of breaker box.JPG | Hits: 434 | Size: 41.08 KB | Posted on: 10/5/13 | Link to this image
Kobalt Hausfeld 3.7 hp 60 gallon compressor wiring and plumbing - plug knocked out of breaker panel bottom
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hole drilled in wall below breaker box along s.JPG | Hits: 571 | Size: 33.76 KB | Posted on: 10/5/13 | Link to this image
Kobalt Hausfeld 3.7 hp 60 gallon compressor wiring and plumbing - hole drilled in wall below breaker box next to stud
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20 ft extension cord plugged in.JPG | Hits: 550 | Size: 42.4 KB | Posted on: 10/5/13 | Link to this image
Kobalt Hausfeld 3.7 hp 60 gallon compressor wiring and plumbing - extension cord ran
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breaker and outlet view.JPG | Hits: 489 | Size: 35.38 KB | Posted on: 10/5/13 | Link to this image
Kobalt Hausfeld 3.7 hp 60 gallon compressor wiring and plumbing - panel and outlet view
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breaker panel installed.JPG | Hits: 529 | Size: 43.81 KB | Posted on: 10/5/13 | Link to this image
Kobalt Hausfeld 3.7 hp 60 gallon compressor wiring and plumbing - breaker panel installed
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other power and ground.JPG | Hits: 535 | Size: 48.9 KB | Posted on: 10/5/13 | Link to this image
Kobalt Hausfeld 3.7 hp 60 gallon compressor wiring and plumbing - testing power and ground
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power and ground.JPG | Hits: 543 | Size: 52.79 KB | Posted on: 10/5/13 | Link to this image
Kobalt Hausfeld 3.7 hp 60 gallon compressor wiring and plumbing - testing power and ground
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both power wires tested.JPG | Hits: 513 | Size: 39.66 KB | Posted on: 10/5/13 | Link to this image
Kobalt Hausfeld 3.7 hp 60 gallon compressor wiring and plumbing - testing the two hot wires
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dual 30 amp breaker installed.JPG | Hits: 631 | Size: 60.23 KB | Posted on: 10/5/13 | Link to this image
Kobalt Hausfeld 3.7 hp 60 gallon compressor wiring and plumbing - dual 30 amp breaker installed
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