Ingersoll Rand, also known as IR, has been in the compressor and air tool business for a century. The IR logo and brand is worldwide, and the company does billions of dollars in business globally.
This page is intended to provide visitors a place to find all things relating to the use of Ingersoll Rand (IR) Air Compressors by actual users.
IR manufactures industrial and DIY type air compressors, among many other things.
Folks wanting to contact IR directly about their air compressor can go right to their air compressor division:
Energy Systems (IR)Many of their compressor manuals and much technical information is on line in the Americas. You can visit www.irtechpubs.com for all tools, fluids, and air product manuals and technical documents.
Ingersoll Rand air compressors, depending on their size and application, are sold through experienced fluid power houses, some are sold directly, via on-line purchasing, and others at a number of big-box stores around the nation.
If you have anything to add or ask about your Ingersoll Rand air compressor, I would appreciate it if you would post it using the form below. Also, please comment on other visitor's notes found below the form. If you can add any information from your experiences, then all prospective and existing owners can benefit from it.
My thanks,
Bill
Having an issue with your Ingersoll Rand (IR) air compressor?
Please see below.
IR5E6VA won't go past 80lbs, is there a pump replacement I bought this back in 1987 and it has worked fine. Only replaced the pressure switch for regulation. Now it will not build up past 80lbs and oil was slightly ...
Ingersoll rand 5hp compressor starts slow and labors
Ingersoll rand 60gal tank 5hp single phase 220v,
All of a sudden it started to sound like it is starting slow and over working to get up to speed,
Ran ...
T-30 / Oil inside crankcase become milky and contaminated with water. I just bought this Ingersoll-Rand T30 air compressor Model 2475 7.5HP about a month ago. I use it inside my auto workshop. After a week used, I checked ...
Ingersoll-Rand U25HE-SP 25 HP rotary screw compressor won't build pressure
My plant's primary compressor as stated above will not build up pressure past 40-50 psi.
After running thru the tips you have on your site about compressors ...
Ingersoll Rand 5hp 80gal 175 max psi - will not maintain delivery pressure
Compressor will not maintain delivery pressure.
I have a new IR 80gal, 5hp upright compressor, model TS5.
The compressor is wired appropriately ...
My 5hp 230 volt IR Compressor will not re-start The 5 hp compressor was bad when I was given the machine. I installed a 3 hp compressor on the 80 gallon tank from a different machine with a bad motor....
Ingersoll Rand P185WJD - acts like it is loading up and shuts down
We purchased this tow behind at auction and the unit will fire up and run smooth for a few moments (30 sec) and run smooth.
It then acts like it is ...
AIR ESCAPING FROM PRESSURE SWITCH
INGERSOL RAND COMPRESSOR WITH PRESSURE SWITCH 1R 56288772-02
IS THEIR A NEEDLE VALVE INSIDE THE PRESSURE SWITCH?
WHEN I SHUT OFF THE BREAKER I ...
Ingersol Rand commercial 80 gallon compressor - Compressor won't start after moving I recently relocated the compressor. I drained the oil as it was transported layed down almost horizontal in a soft riding vehicle. I let it sit for ...
Filling time? IR T30 242, 80 gallons tank
Hi!
I bought 1 month ago an IR compressor 2 stages from 1979, Type 30 model 242, tank capacity is 80 gallons (300 liters here ine France ;-) ).
It ...
complaint for Ingersoll Rand air Trying to download a manual for Ingersoll Rand air compressor #2475n75. At the www.irtechpubs.com website you need a password which I don't have and my ...
My IR upright compressor was on its side for 6 days.
Hey All,
My IR 5hp upright air compressor was on its side for 6 days....what do I need to do before I start it up for the first time?
Thank you, Sam
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replacement motor IR Model 2345L5V
IR Model 2345L5V 5HP 230-1 60
Best brand and price to replace Emmerson 5hp 230v single phase??
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Gunther, I doubt ...
older ingersoll - What oil to use
Older ingersoll 234 two stage 5hp, 240 volt. What oil to use
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Hello Lyndon. Just click on the OIL link from the ...
IR Gouged on Repairs Purchased a 1 year old "used and completely rebuilt" 100 hp variable speed compressor. 6 month warranty because it was new. After 8 months -have now ...
Regulator recharging to lower level?
Hi all, new to pneumatic tools / compressor.
Have an IR garage mate, 2hp, 20 Gallon compressor and have my regulator set at 90 psi (per the tool I'...
Troubleshooting T2 sensor - IR 25 HP Screw Upon startup today the compressor ran for less than a minute, shut down and "T2 Sensor" appeared in the screen. What does this mean and how can I verify ...
I/R Model P-100-W-W wont build any pressure
Rotary screw compressor won't build any pressure - any ideas?
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A continuous run, demand air compressor? I can'...
Ingersoll Rand 7.5 will not start back when it hits low side have to hit reset
Ingersoll Rand 7.5 220 single phase I replaced the pressure switch does the same thing.
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IR COMPRESSOR SHUTS OFF WHEN IT GETS HOT
IR COMPRESSOR M# SSRUP630-150 AFTER RUNNING THE COMPRESSOR GETS HOT AND SHUTS DOWN AND WILL NOT START BACK UP UNTIL IT COOLS DOWN.
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IR 575 v air compressor at home?
Hi,
A friend of mine is giving me an IR 575v air compressor and I would like to know what I would have to do to use it at home. It's only 2 months old ...
ingersol rand compressor ~ ressure will not build much past 20-25 lbs the unit runs and air seems to be coming out but there is some type of a small spring valve on the outlet from the head that doesn't appear to be working ...
Ingersol Rand T30 Air Compressor Issues - One
Got Ingersol Rand T30 Air Compressor Issues? Here's what other users of IR type 30 air compressors have to offer....
Ingersoll Rand blowing breakers I have an Ingersoll Rand 80gal 230V, 5hp two stage reciprocating compressor. The Model # is 2340N5-V. When it turns on, it appears to be struggling to ...
IR - 2 wires coming out of the housing i was given an ingersoll-rand air compressor,there are 2 wires poking out of the housing,to start the compressor you have to give the fan a quick 'flick'...
Compressor Temperature ~ two stage IR compressor My two stage IR compressor seems very hot after running for extended periods. I know that compressing the air makes it hotter. I just don't know how hot,...
I/R P185 oil coming out the air lines When we turn it on it fires right up but it is blowing oil through the air lines, then it gets real hot and shuts down. I did notice the fluid was milky....
need manul for a ingersoll rand 100 pull behind please. i need the service manual for the ingersoll rand 100 it has the gas engine in it and is tan and with black plastic fenders. email me at w8ker at yahoo....
Ingersoll Rand compressor M# P1iu-a9 - my compressor wont build pressure past 15 psi Hi Bill i own a Ingersoll Rand portable air compressor M# P1iu-a9 S# p20360t11084 it has aprox 2hrs of use has been working fine until today it went from ...
IR SS5 won't start under pressure I have an IR SS5 60 gl 1ph 220v compressor that will not start with air in the tank. When I turn the switch to auto the motor runs slow and I can smell ...
airend temp alarm
Changed air filter, cleaned pacckage filter, cleaned oil cooler.
air end still over heats . airend replaced by Ingertsoll-Rand 10/2011.
someone yanked motor wires. need diagram to re-wire the motor
someone yanked motor wires. need diagram to re-wire motor
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Probably would help a bit if folks knew what the model number and motor ...
I.R. 25hp - airend wants to stall out I have an I.R. 25hp. when I start it up it sounds like the screw wants to stallout or is binding causing the belt to sqeaul. when I shut it off I can rotate ...
blowing fuse in plug hi. i have got an ingersoll rand compressor fitted with model number 234 , serial number 252783 electric motor. its single phase 240v. my problem is when ...
ingersoll rand ssr-hpe-150-2s compressor - coolant leaks from compressor breather ? Continueous leaks from ingersoll rand compressor ssr-hpe-150-2s breather why ?
INGERSOLL RAND HP 900 - Need MANUAL AND TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
MANUAL AND TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
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Bill, I'm happy to post this for you in the hope that someone has one they can offer.
If you ...
Help identify my IR compressor - I need specifications, please
I have an old IR single cylinder compressor that I can't find any info online, It has the following info on the tag
Ingersoll-Rand
Type 30
Size (blank)...
comp doesnt build enough air pressure to break the nuts loose
i was wondering if you could adjust the pressure on a t30 gas powered comp
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Jimmy, what does the air gauge say? What pressure are you ...
P100BWW High Air Temp Shut Down Did a major service on complete compressor all filters Installed new pressure regulator.When it starts it will run fine in the 40PSI mode but once you ...
1996 ingersol rand 185 wjd will not pump air. engine runs fine - looking for manual
1996 ingersol rand 185 wjd will not pump air.
engine runs fine
where can i find repair manuel or pump diagram or trouble shooting guide. thanks ...
Ingersoll Rand 2475 Kawasaki Gas Compressor - won't start - no fuel?
Ingersoll Rand 2475 Kawasaki Gas Compressor. The compressor had a massive oil leak coming out the case.
I disassembled the engine replaced the gasket ...
Ingersoll Rand - Rand Type - 30 pully size? Ingersoll Rand - Rand Type - 30 Reciprocating Air Compressor - 5 hp 230 Volt single Phase, 3450 rpm motor what size pulley do i need on the motor
ingersoll rand P110WD - anyone know where I can get a manual? Looking for a manual foe a ingersoll rand p110wd road compressor, can anyone help me?
IR compressor, 15hp blowing buss fuses
IR compressor, 15hp, 200 volt 3 phase, twin head compressor.
50 amp fuses in electrical disconnect are blowing occassionally and are very hot to touch....
IR screw comp. trouble code, clear it off the computor after servicing compressor it would have a trouble code that will show up and say service, is there a reset that you have to do to the computor to clear ...
New Ingersoll Rand 1.5hp compressor is tripping on board breaker when cold
Ok....Brand new 20gal IR 1.5Hp compressor for the garage.
The garage is climate controlled to 55 degrees.
My electrician just ran new dedicated ...
compressor will only build 70 lbs pressure 2 yr old IR ss5ls 60 gal tank 230v. compressor will only build 70 lbs pressure.pump runs and runs, gets hot and sized up. let it cool and runs again but ...
Ingersoll Rand 5hp(vertical)3 year old air compressor pressure switch leaks
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I have an Ingersoll Rand 5hp(vertical)3 year old air compressor the pressure cutoff switch keeps leaking this is the third switch I have replaced ...
compressor air dryer I have a Ingersol Rand Two Stage compressor and would like to add and air dyer. It is model 30T puts out 24.3 cfm at 90psi. My question is what size dryer ...
have a high air pressure IR xle unit - intercooler pressure continues to increase... Problem: when my unit unloads the intercooler pressure continues to increase unitl the relief valve lifts - intercooler psi drops back to around 55psi ...
Rotary vanes
Hi Bill, Thank you for your site!
I have an Ingersoll Rand Model# GRB-125 Gyro-flo portable compressor. This thing has run fantastic for years starts ...
ir 15te15 prv blows
ir 15te15 prv blows. water mixed with oil
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Hi Greg... I was not able to find any info about your IR air compressor....
ingersoll rand ssr EP-50Se builds varying pressure in morning. Maybe 6psi or 40 80 who knows. i have another one to back it up. So here is the odd part. If i let the other ...
IR 125 Gyro Flo with a G-193 Continental.- about the engine instead of the compressor Hi, This question is about the engine instead of the compressor. My exhaust/intake manifold is broken. Any idea where I can buy one? I have checked many ...
Noise and not building preasure very fast
I have an Ingersoll Rand SS5 compressor in my spray foam truck.
Today when the pressure started to approach 125#, it started to make this arching sound,...
ingersoll rand
Dear Mr Bill..
compressor ingersol rand 160 kW used to packer Haver & Boecker as pneumatic system. My air compressor is ok but it's dryer not ok because ...
IR - ssr wont load
ssr wont load
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Bob, IR makes a pretty broad range of air compressors in the SSR family.
If you could post the ...
Ingersol Rand--model IR5E6VA/12432 - slow to build pressure My compressor is slow to build pressure and when it does get close to the shutoff pressure it starts slowing down to the point of stopping. Then I can'...
ingersoll rand - which lead is positive connection electric motor capacitor with black and red leads.....cap has vent hole when looking at the bottom....with vent hole at top.....which lead is positive ...
Un-loader vavle need to be changed - need to buy parts The Un-Loader Valve for our Ingesoll-Rand Air Compressor Model 750 is entirely bad and need replacement. We need to buy a new one. Could you please direct ...
Ingersoll SS-05 air compressor will not start up.
I have a Ingersoll SS-05 air compressor.
It will not startup and I have checked all the electrical fuses. There are no trip fuses.
Please help.
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INGERSOLL-RAND 2-STAGE RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR - BREAKER TRIPPING OWN A INGERSOLL-RAND 2-STAGE RECIPROCATING COMPRESSOR. MODEL 242. THERE IS NO UN-LOADER VALVE EGUIPPED.AFTER COMPRESSOR REACHES ITS SET POINT AND SHUTS ...
ingersoll rand ssr - wont make pressure all the time
ssr ep505 wont make pressure all the time.
i have two of them doing same thing. some days no problem.
if i shut the valve usually it comes up quick....
Ingersoll rand Rotary Screw Compressor We have a IR Rotary screw comressor, it starts fine but as soon as it tries to go into the "loaded" stage the belt starts squealing and smoking. You can ...
ingersoll rand rotary screw won't stop running
how do I adjust the timer setting switch?
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I'm happy to post this for you. I could, perhaps, offer some specific ...
why does my ingersoll rand keeps shutting off
ok my compressor stas up and then it runs for about a min... and then shutss off
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Brison, that's a tough one to ...
wont stop and start at auto mode after reaching the max setting pressure.... we have SSR MH15 air screw compressor with tha INTELLISYS controller, my problem is when times of unloading the controller wont stop at auto mode the main ...
INGERSOL RAND - CLICKS ONCE OR TWICE & STOPS
5 HP ROTARY SCREW COMPRESSOR STARTS AND RUNS FOR ABOUT 20 SECONDS, CLICKS ONCE OR TWICE THEN SHUTS OFF
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Denis,...
What kind of oil? I have a 185 Ingersoll Rand tow behind, Just odered a air/oil separator which it needed it. It calls for dextron111, but some people are telling me I need ...
Looking for a 2475 pump rpm
I bought a used IR t30 80 gallon with a 2475 pump. It came with no motor .I would like to know what the pump rpm should be.
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I would like to convert 200cfm compressor to 300cfm
We have Ingersoll-Rand compressor of 200 CFM and want to convert that to 300 CFM, please let me know the cost and spares require for conversion.
Regards/...
IR compressor motor wont turn -very loud hum- sounded like it was locked up, blows breaker This is an Ingersol rand TS5 2 stage 80 gal. 5 HP compressor. My breaker was blown so I turned it back on and it was making a very loud hum. I thought ...
ingersall rand 160
has sat for 5-7 years has fuel at pump but wont go to injectors heres whats new fuel pump shut off silnoid new fuel and filters oil and filter
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Ingersoll Rand 15TE15 air compressor will turn off and on at 100 PSI
I have a Ingersoll Rand 15TE15 air compressor indoor and one person told me its the pressure switch.
I have replaced that already but it still turns ...
Ingersoll Rand T10 compressor motor slows after starting to build pressure I hava a Ingersoll Rand T10 compressor 5HP 60 gallon 230v that after about 15 seconds of running and building some pressure the motor starts to slow down....
ingersoll rand 20 - air bleeds out after pressure cuts out I have an ingersoll rand 20 tank and the first time I turned it on the pressure went up to around 90psi and stops. I use that air to remove a wheel with ...
water coming out air pipe
stored compressor for winter just went and start it but water coming out air pipe
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Was the tank drained of ...
ingersoll-rand air compressor model# 2475n7.5
won`t start, motor will not turn on, gets warm
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Steve, this model comes with a magnetic starter that boosts the ...
I need proper compressor oil for Ingersoll-Rand GRB-105 1973 IR Gyro-Flo in need of proper lubricating oil. Rotary screw. Looked all over web, phone calls, can't get an answer for the proper oil. Thank for ...
IR 60gal vert.motor will not start motor is at room temp got power going to motor from switch drained all air from tank contacts making up overload switch not on its a IR 60gal vert. 4 years ...
Ingersoll Rand PL1IU-A9 rated PSI vs actual PSI differential Drastic I just purchased a Ingersoll Rand PL1IU-A9 compressor that is rated to 135 psi. I prepped it and fired it up. The unit pressurized to 60 psi and cut ...
INGERSOLL RAND AJAX JR
3 HP 20 GAL 120/240 WIRED FOR 120 PLUG
MODEL AJ3E20
SOMEONE PULLED MOTOR WIRES I NEED A WIRING DIAGRAM TO RECONNECT MOTOR WIRES ==ALL ...
Ingersoll Rand TS5N5 - compressor auto-shuts off after a few seconds, power is good, motor is cool I have an Ingersoll Rand TS5N5 vertical piston compressor with 80 gal tank that has seen very light use (it is 5 years old but has no more than 10 hours ...
problem compressor not producing air
ingersollrand p 130 w engine working but compressor not producing air engine reving stronger now any ideas
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Ingersoll Rand Model 2475N 7.5
Bought a used IR Model 2475N 7.5hp single ph 80 gal. compressor. Need manuel that shows wiring diagrahm.
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Gerry,...
prv on the high pressure head of my ir 7.5 2 stage com. keeps popping already tryed another prv and rebuilt the low pressure head because of valve problems worked fine for a while now it const. pops when trying to build air ...
ingersoll rand will not kick back on low side
The compressure is a matco made by ingersoll rand .220 single phase. Replaced pressure switch that did not help.
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NO REV ~ call for the air and it wont rev up
i have a ir 185 cfm diesel compressor
runs great untill you call for the air and it wont rev up like it usually does,i checked and replace air and fuel ...
ts4 ingersoll keeps blowing the breaker
about 10 sec on the breaker blows
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So, Steve, the compressor starts OK, runs for 10 seconds, and pops the ...
IR will not build pressure.brand new brand new ir compressure and will not build any pressure they sent me 23191877 valve&gasket kit but no directions or specs for torque(spelling?)looked ...
I/R Compressor Blows Breaker at Start up
Hello Bill,
I am having an issue with my older 80 Gallon IR Compressor. The motor has been replaced with a Baldor 5HP Farm Duty Motor, drawing 28amps....
I/R older compressor UNLOADER VALVE ON A TOW BEHIND COMPRESSOR not working right - help hello i think your site is the best i like it here is my trouble i have an old ingersoll rand gyro-flo gas driven 125 CFM compressor it has a continental ...
10 hp IR won't kick over/turn on. Pressure drop at hose reel 80' from unit.
Hi,
I live in Northern California and have a 10hp IR horizontal 80 gallon compressor, probably twenty-five years old, custom mounted in the floor of my ...
Ingersoll Rand - lp of compressor very hot 100c i have two stage compressor make ingersoll-rand high pressuer is 50 c temeparatura were as low pressure is 100c temeparature how to stop lp temeparatuer ...
Oil in air from I/R P380 rotary screw air compressor
Hi
I have an ingersoll rand P380 compressor, it is putting oil into the air? Do you know how we can fix this problem?
Thanks
William
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ingersoll rand p130 quite a bit of oil comming out of air pipe i have a ingersoll rand p130 wdg compressor i have just put h32 oil in the seperator.The problem is that there is quite a lot of oil comming out of the ...
How many amps does an ingersoll rand model SS5L5 pull on start up? I want to know if I can wire this compressor up using a 40A DP breaker and 10 or 8 AWG wire. It's going to be in a garage, so it's safe to say it's never ...
Ingersol Rand Pressure builds slowly I have a 3 mo old Ingersol Rand 5HP 60 Gallon single stage. Just recently it has started filling very slowly, particulary above 100 PSI. Because it is ...
My IR compressor kept running
My compresor Ingersoll model ss5l5 ran 60 gallon 5 hp 230 volt single phase 1 year light use was left on!
I ran into my garage frantically after ...
Why does my ingersoll rand dump oil when shutting down
when i shut down this compressor it dumps oil out i have changed seperator and oil and it still does the same thing.
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175 ingersoll rand oil overheating
Thermostat housing will reach 250 degrees, we have changed the thermostat the oil showing on the site glass when the mach. is running.
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Can I install a (IR) automatic drain valve model#X51-02-000? Want to install on a Speedaire compressor model#1NNF8 at the bottom where the pitcock drain valve is located. Is there enough clearence to install the ...
Off the shelf SAE Oils I can use in a Ingersoll Rand T30
What can I buy off the shelf. (Home Depot, Lowes, etc) There are many internet blogs but nothing that defines what I can really be used...
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Ingersoll Rand T30 5HP 230 volts Air Compressor - "snapping" sound Above air compressor recently began making a "snapping" sound when machine starts running. What could be causes??????? Serious, not serious . . . thanks!...