Air compressor keeps turning off and doesnt build pressure

by Adam Sennick
(Toms River NJ)

My buddy brought over his air compressor to help me blow out my irrigation system. We turned it on and let it build to its max 150 pressure for bout 5-10 mins. We hooked it up to the first zone and blew out some water. The one sprinkle head was aimed toward the compressor and appeared to get the compressor a little wet. The compressor turned off and actually tripped a breaker in the house. I let it sit overnite and tried it again the next day. The compressor turned on fine and built max pressure for 5-10 mins. I blew out a sprinler line. Then the compressor would not kick on and rebuild the pressure lost. I pressed a button and the compressor would turn on for bout 10 seconds, but would not build pressure and then would shut off. It would do this again and again but for less time (8 seconds, then 5 seconds, etc.) then finally it would not even start after pressing the button. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanx in advance! Adam

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Bill says...

Hi Adam.

Open the tank drain and let all the air pressure in the tank out. Close the drain.

Try and start the air compressor. Any change? Please post your response as a comment here.

Cheers,

Bill