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The replacement machine was working much better but still tripping the breaker on occassion when I first received it. As it was used the frequency of tripping the breaker...

Yes, to the neutral bar. Sorry for the mistake.

I tried moving the breaker up the box on the same side and it tripped the first time- not necessarily significant, but very convenient. I then moved...

Thanks for the suggestions and ideas. I am putting in long days working at the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute this week and haven't had time to mess with it any more. I will send an email to...

Well crud. New outlet on "old" wire seemed to be working until it wasn't.

"Old" (it was new at the start of this project) outlet on new 12/2 wire also failed.

I swapped the breaker with one...

David, it typically trips in the first 1-2 seconds. I vaguely remember it tripping almost instantly a couple of times. It never trips after getting up to speed.

I have new wire, new outlet, and am...

Oneida has been great and sent out a new motor unit. Either two bad units or the problem is somewhere on my end, and that's where I am looking more now.

12G wire, approximately 30'. No...

Still in the troubleshooting phase. They recommended an HACR type breaker, which I have. At their recommendation, I removed the air filter and the fan turns freely by hand, only slight dragging noise...

Lane, you are awesome for posting this! I was just looking at a DIY and saw the price of the sensor Oneida uses- crazy. I came across the sensor you used and figured someone must have tried it,...

I don't have room in my panel for another 240V circuit so that is not an easy option.

The real issue is that the Mini-Gorilla is expressly sold to run on a 20A circuit and mine is not doing so...

Getting it off of the pallets, etc. is definitely a bit of work and if you don't have a couple of strong friends to come help it will take some time. I was able to do mine by myself without too much...

My mistake. I assumed all white coating was 14G, Yellow 12G, etc. It is 12G and I edited my previous post. Thanks.

Thanks for all the info and suggestions.

The wire is 12G and the run is only about 20'. My shop is in the below-grade basement, probably 60-65 degrees in there.

I did try switching the...

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As the title says, my new Mini-Gorilla is tripping the breaker on startup about half the time when cold-starting. It seems to start fine once it has been running and is shut off for a short...

Those are definitely an affordable option but I am doing my best to avoid buying Chinese made stuff these days. My solution is still less expensive and is all made in the USA. :-)

Reviving an old thread to add some info for anyone making their own mobility kit. I can't find the nice looking socket used by Mr. Maybury but have found an alternative at the blue box store. There...

Back from the dead, this thread!

My A3-31 is shipping soon and I did not order the mobility kit, thinking I can do as well for a lot less money. Can someone provide measurements for the axle...

Thanks for doing the research on this- always interesting to see real-world data. I'm wondering- did you create the apparatus and essentially leave it alone while switching hoses or did you have to...

Thanks for the input. I have been trying to make a decision while I wait for the next sale.

I'd love to know your thoughts on the Jet after a few months use....

Thanks to everyone contributing to this thread! I love the DIY solutions to over-priced commercial products. Things like the overpriced sensor and $150 "mobility kits" annoy me. Glad to have a good...

Thanks for that info. While there isn't a BIG difference I will choose Taiwan over China. Sure would be nice if something in the price range was made elsewhere.

Note to that some of the systems (Mitsubishi at least) come pre-charged with refrigerant from the factory and some come with pre-vacuumed lines as well. No need to buy or handle refrigerant unless...

I installed mine last year for our ~1600 sq ft lake cottage and saved a LOT of money. A LOT of money. Two quotes for a forced-air system were over $16,000 each and about the same price for a...

LOL! I moved a few things around my "shop" and saw some countertop that hadn't seen the light of day in months. Progress...

Knowing that you have that much filtration capacity and still have the...

Hi Everyone, I'm new here but am jumping in just to make an observation while I continue to read and learn.

My observation, specifically directed at the great looking shop pics posted by Alan...