motor problems

United States
December 14, 2006 4:14pm CST
I have a 20 gal cobalt air compressor. The motor will start but it sparks at the brushes and then trips the breaker. Any clue why???
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3 responses
@cr1st1nel (3564)
• Romania
14 Dec 06
I don't have many knowledges about engines. But here is my advice. Go to a service if you don't have knowledges too because if you try to repair for yourself and you will not repair you only could destroy the engine. Good luck !
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@lonewolfnan (4366)
• Canada
14 Dec 06
It sounds like a short in the wire causing surges thru the line thus disrupting the breaker.I presume you have checked the connector first. Good luck with this and I hope someone who knows more about this will help you.
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@paule4129 (968)
• United States
14 Dec 06
dirt or broken wire