Reply by BentheViking

So I looked at the compressor. Its actual model number is 919.176830. According to the tag on the unit it does draw 15A so it seems as if as soon as it starts getting up in load and I also have a light on boom. Some day this week I’m going to run a thick gauge ext cord from a 20A circuit and see how that works out. Just glad it doesn’t seem to actually be anything wrong with the unit. Now I just have to figure out how to change the oil and the filter and I’ll be in business

-- It's made of wood. Real sturdy.--Chubbs Peterson