What can i use to power a compressor for a hour?

Question

how many batteries 12v with what transformer typer thing how much thanks

Answer 1

Use a generator

Answer 2

how many hp is your compressor?  how often is it running in a one hour cycle?

You could run a compressor off one 12v battery just not as long as you could run it off two :P

Answer 3

it is not clear what type of compressor you are referring to.....if it is a toy....compressor or industrial compressor...

Compressor can be driven by any motor -AC or DC. It depends how much it may require for it is based on the size and capacity of the compressor, including design.

from the query think it is a small toy type compressor,....keep increasing the power with a regulator....see at what point it starts functioning.

Answer 4

You have not supplied a lot of information about your compressor, so making the following assumptions:

1. It is driven by a 12 Volt motor.

2. You have no access to mains electricity.

The best power source would be a fully charged 12 volt car battery. In this instance you do not need any transformer or regulator, just a means of connecting the compressor motor to the battery, croc clips maybe. Observe correct polarity ie + to + and - to -. If possible incorporate a fuse in the circuit.

Take great care not to short circuit leads when connected to the battery. Always connect battery last.

Answer 5

Read on ur compressor wat its rating!

check the voltage, .. single or three phase!

and look for a transformer if the voltage is not applicable,,

Transformer transfers form AC to AC...if u dont have AC power n the only thing available is battery,,then use inverter.. ( DC to AC)

or go for generator.