Phase converter going in

I really appreciate the input. The 50a single phase breaker has kind of always been a concern, even running my single phase machines. I’ve spoken to my landlord and apparently it’s not feasible to upgrade the panel to anything larger.

I agree that it would be wise to consult the manual for the compressor. So far all I’ve got are the specs on the motor badge. It’s a 25 horse, 48 amp motor, no start capacitors that I can see. So, having said all that, I wonder if the 48 amp rating includes the start up amperage?

The electrician I spoke with didn’t seem concerned about it, he was more cautionary about overloading the panel by using multiple machines at once. That’s a non-issue for me since I’m a one man shop and can only use one at a time.

I do appreciate your input and will be looking into it for sure.