Timer for 220v Compressor?

[Jerry Hall]

My neighbor, and as well SWMBO, is rightly tired of hearing my 5hp compressor go off at random times during the night. It is in a cabinet outside my shop.

I almost always remember to turn off the power at the end of the day. But the price is high when I don't. And I jump in fear at the sound at 2am and run into my shop in PJ's to turn it off before I am faced with outrage.

Will the following be a good choice for a timer on a 220v 30amp circuit that is dedicated to my 5hp 2stage compressor:
http://www.1000bulbs.com/Electromechanical-Time-Controls/35284/

It looks like the ticket to me and the price seems ok, but I am electrically challenged and want to get a device that will do the job over time.

 

[Dave Moore]

I think that unit would do the trick just fine......
But then so would fixing the leaks that cause your pressure switch to kick in just when you're falling asleep. 😉

 

[Jerry Hall]

Leaks

Dave, Thanks. You are right re the leaks, and I have cut them way down, and thought I had it, until last week. I can only conclude I ended the day close to the limit point and the pressure waited until I was asleep and then snuck down a bit just to get me. So at this point I just want the problem to go away for good.
I leave a lot of cheap and old things connected and it could be in anyone of those. I am tired of the detective work. Thanks again. I will order the timer. Jerry

 

[Dave Moore]

For even less money you could simply put a ball valve at the compressor, or close to it, and shut off all your distribution lines when you leave the shop.
Of course, if you could reliably remember to do that, you would also remember to cut off the power. 🙂
I know the feeling, believe me. My wife, a splendid human being generally, loses her sense of humor totally over stuff like that. I sleep right through it of course, which just makes the situation worse.
Now all you'll have to do is remember to adjust for daylight savings time. Twice a year...no problem! 🙂
Oh, and power outages mess with the timer too, but you know that already.

 

[Steve Worcester]

A pool pump timer setup should work also. Same type of enclosure.

 

[robo hippy]

I would think that you could sound proof your shed/cabinet so that the noise is greatly reduced. There is a soft fiber type of 'sound board' that is made, and if accompanied by standard stud wall, insulation, and siding, it should do the job. Eventually, I want my compressor and dust collector outside.

robo hippy

 

[Jerry Hall]

OMAGAWD Power outages, daylight saving time.....

You all have such fertile minds. I have used sound board to insulate my Oneida cyclone dust collector in a cabinet. Some moderately good results. The drumbeat of the compressor is more challenging, and the timer likely would be about as costly as the construction materials. And I need good airflow for the heat from the compressor.

But power outages, daylight saving time....made me remember when we go off on RV trips I shut all power off in the shop, so when I come back I will have to reset the timer. And my truck is still on standard time until Fall when it goes right again. Unless my grandson is along then he quickly fixes it. But then it is off in the Fall when he is in school.

Lordy, Lordy. I am going to give up turning and shut down my shop for good. SWMBO will be happy to not have dust on her car, won't have to inspect me on the way in the house and send me back out for a dust-off with the broom and air hose. All the wood I have hidden under her azaleas and other favorite plants can be given away. She has long suffered in amazing silence over that intrusion into her garden.

Life will be good without turning (???)

Why couldn't you guys just tell me the timer idea is the perfect solution and will solve all my problems, including my bad neck, missing hair, and poor returns on my savings. I thought I was among friends.

 

[john lucas]

Jerry Can you simply put a switch near the exit door that's really obvious. That way when you leave you just hit that along with the lights. If wiring expensive how about one of the dust collector remotes.