Hello there! I recently acquired an older air compressor. Its rated at 2 hp according to the sticker on the belt guard/cover. The motor looks to be a 220 volt, and has the plug type where one of the non grounded blades is turned 90 degrees from the other.
I did use pliers to turn it back and plugged it into a regular house outlet (110) and the motor ran, then slowed, then stopped working. The reset switch allowed it to start again, but obviously, this isn't going to work.
What I'm wondering is whether or not I can rewire this motor to run 110. If not, what are my other options? The compressor is old, and I only paid $30 for it, so I'm not in much.
I've included pictures, including the data plate on the motor. Thank you all for your help.
I did use pliers to turn it back and plugged it into a regular house outlet (110) and the motor ran, then slowed, then stopped working. The reset switch allowed it to start again, but obviously, this isn't going to work.
What I'm wondering is whether or not I can rewire this motor to run 110. If not, what are my other options? The compressor is old, and I only paid $30 for it, so I'm not in much.
I've included pictures, including the data plate on the motor. Thank you all for your help.