MCH-6 Coltri

[mtndragon]

Since they're are some folks that seem to know a little more about wiring and electricity in this thread than I, here's a question:

Do you leave your compressors (Coltri, Alkin, etc) plugged in to your outlet when not in use?

I am repurposing a no longer needed 220 30amp 2-pole breaker. It terminates in a box about 3 feet from the panel. I will extend the run an additional 25 feet using 10/3 wire with a dedicated outlet for my Alkin. I am wondering if I can leave the compressor plugged in when not in use or if it would be safer for the unit to unplug it when not in use.

 

[MacGyver]

I'm not religious about it, but safer? Sure. I mean if the power line took a lightning strike or if there was a bad surge the compressor could take some damage. It's a good point.

 

[Scotchmo]

Unplugging it is safer? If you won't be using it for months, than unplugging is OK. If you are worried about a surge, if the on/off switch is turned off, the surge won't damage it. If the lighting strike was severe enough to damage equipment that was turned off, I think you would have bigger problems than worrying about your compressor. Frequent plugging/unplugging is more likely to cause problems. I leave mine plugged in 24/7. Same with all my stationary appliances and equipment.

 

[Archdesigner03]

Anybody got the MCH6 220v model? Does it comes with electrical plugs already wired or you have to wire one yourself?

 

[Scotchmo]

Anybody got the MCH6 220v model? Does it comes with electrical plugs already wired or you have to wire one yourself?

Mine did not come with a plug. A 30amp dryer plug is commonly used but it will depend on what 220v outlet you have available. I got a 50amp plug and wired it myself since that is what I had in the garage.