In Australia @ 240v NO.
Well not from a 6.5Kva scorpion 10hp diesel gen. 100% overload short term, don't think so. 6.5Kva is about 5000w. 3hp compressor near full load is just over 4000w. But needs around 10,000 12,000 watts to start, maybe even more in certain conditions.
It may start with a quality genset of same size but I would doubt it.
No it will not run
Need to know the voltage of the motor to answer this queston.
Identify the neutral wire on the generator. This will be the unused conductor to run the compressor. The ground and line1, line 2 are all that are needed.
It depends on the compressor's total wattage. Watts = Amps x Volts. Find these values from the nameplate on the compressor. As the device is a motor extra current has to be available for the motor starting current. When you find your answer in watts allow another 150% for starting current.
Many different machines may be used in construction. Two that you always see are a large compressor and a large generator to run all the tools.
Its 'a' generator ! And no, a generator still needs fuel to run
My daughters mini bike with a 3hp Briggs has 80psi compression and runs great. A motor I got "running" off eBay has 55psi compression, runs but has NO power. -Jason
The electrical code book states that a single phase 3 HP motor at 230 volts draws 17 amps. This equates to 3910 watts. Allowing for starting inrush current a 5000 watt generator will run the motor but the generator will labor a bit until the motor gets up to speed. Generators with a higher wattage rating would have less trouble with the starting of the 3 horse power motor. <<>> One hp is 746 watts. 3*746=2238. It takes 3 to 6 times as much energy to start as it does to run.
The factors that determine how long a propane generator can run are the size of the propane tank, the size of the generator, the brand of generator, and what is being used under the generator's power.
There are compressors with motors designed to run on DC. A compressor with an AC motor can't.
You need a 5.5kw generator to run a 5.5kw motor.
yes it wont allow your compressor to run