I have a C2150 4 gal compressor from Porter cable with 2hp peak and 1.2hp continous rated motor. The problem is that I can not run the compressor on a 15amp circuit with out tripping the breaker. It even trips 20amp breakers if the compressor isn't close to the fuse panel. Is there anything I can do to reduce the amperage draw? It only acts up when the tank has some pressure in it, I can drain the tank and the compressor will run fine til it has to cycle back on.

It should run on a 15 amp circuit, but I am not using any extension cord. I have tried using this compressor on several jobs with and without cords. Sometimes it will work with my 50' 10 gauge cord on one job and the next job it will not work even though its pluged right in to the wall. I think I got a lemon. The further the plug is from the panel, the less likely it is to work. Does someone make device that I can add to this compressor that would reduce the startup draw? It should run on a 15 amp circuit, but I am not using any extension cord. I have tried using this compressor on several jobs with and without cords. Sometimes it will work with my 50' 10 gauge cord on one job and the next job it will not work even though its pluged right in to the wall. I think I got a lemon. The further the plug is from the panel, the less likely it is to work. Does someone make device that I can add to this compressor that would reduce the startup draw?