I recently purchased an Ingersoll Rand SS3L3 60 gallon upright compressor to replace my ten year old sears compressor. When I got the new compressor home, I realized that there was no plug for my 220 outlet.

I'm not an electrician but can someone tell me how to hook up the wires in the pressure switch? The owner's manual only has a small drawing that labels one wire the supply line terminal and labels the other wire the load terminal.

thanks,
James

I recently purchased an Ingersoll Rand SS3L3 60 gallon upright compressor to replace my ten year old sears compressor. When I got the new compressor home, I realized that there was no plug for my 220 outlet.

I'm not an electrician but can someone tell me how to hook up the wires in the pressure switch? The owner's manual only has a small drawing that labels one wire the supply line terminal and labels the other wire the load terminal.

thanks,
James

What kind of 220v outlet do you currently have?

That's because most manufacturers leave it up to the owner to decide what outlet/female end to use.

If you plan to use it often, I would suggest a Twist-Loc outlet and female end rated for the application.

If you need other help, search....you may have to use Google.

I think the 200 outlet has one blade turned 90 degrees so you can't plug a 110 cord into it. Its only use was for my sears compressor.

James

Well ya should only need two hots and a ground. The ground terminal on the compressor will have a green screw I should hope, which means the other two are hot and it doesn't matter how you connect those.... ie hot is hot.

I'm guessing you don't need more than a 30A circuit?... so any plug and receptacle rated for at least 30A is golden (most will say on the packaging). It's really up to you what style you want to use, so long as it's good for the load. You can also just hardwire it into a box but, depending upon code, you might technically need a disconnect switch in case something goes amiss. Do be sure to use a strain relief at the compressor.