http://www.about-air-compressors.com/about-air-compressors-blog.html Latest updates for ABOUT-air-compressors.com . en-us About air compressors Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:20:53 GMT Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:20:53 GMT about-air-compressors.com http://www.about-air-compressors.com/how-to-calculate-air-flow-in-cfm-through-a-half-inch-opening-pipe-assuming-a-constant-pressure-of-6-bar.html i have to claculate air flown through an half inch opening pipe for 1 minute assuming the compressed air pressure to be constant as 6 bar ? i have checked Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:19:04 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/speedaire-10-hp-compressor.html As compressor builds up pressure it starts slowing down. Seems to build pressure fine, just slows down to a crawl sometimes. Seems worse in cold temperature. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:37:00 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/converting-a-single-cylinder-compressor-into-a-twin-cylinder-unit.html I just picked up a 33 gallon five horse Craftsman compressor, and am a bit impatient. Can I change the pump itself into a twin cylinder style and run Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:30:57 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/i-need-an-oil-scew-plug-for-my-mech-power-2hp-twin-tank-m9000-serial-number-202907.html Hello Need help in finding an oil plug for my Mech Power 2hp twin tank M9000 serial number 20207. My email is to Inshapedoc@aol.com Thank Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:27:17 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/mech-power-2-hp-twin-tank-air-compressor.html i have a mech power twin tank compressor, i need the copper tube that goes from the pump to the tank, anyone know where i can get one or order one??? Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:23:09 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/water-in-a-hydrovanes-oil.html Hello, My problem is that when my hydrovane rotary compressor works it produces water in its oil. We have tried changing the oil but it does not stop Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:19:22 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/airhose.html How do you know the best airline to use in a industrial setting? Bill says... Hey Matt. How's it going? Your question is like asking... how long is Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:47:44 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/thank-you.html Thank you for the information on how to fix my new air compressor. I just cleaned the check valve and all was well again, it wasn't the pressure switch, Mon, 01 Mar 2010 03:36:53 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/worthington-3-stage.html Compressor runs, but doesn't load for about 10 minutes, then loads and pressures properly--after using air tools, pressure drops, then runs but won't load Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:08:21 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/check-valves.html I have an older SpeedAire portable compressor and I believe that my problem is the check valve. I have already replaced the pressure switch and integral Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:33:11 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/the-motor-hums-but-will-not-turn-over.html I have an old Rolair compressor. When I plug it in and turn the switch on the motor hums, but will not turn over. This happens regardless of how much Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:28:15 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/photoelectric-switch-sensor-solenoid-valve.html I bought averything I needed for my project (two sensors, a 24VDC relay, power supply amd of course , the Solenoid valve) but I got stuck in the wiring, Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:26:36 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/help-in-sizing-a-compressor.html I need 72 CFM @ a constant 80 psi. What size compressor will I need please. Bill says... Brian, the rough rule of thumb is you will get about 4 CMF of Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:24:43 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/how-can-we-get-a-manual-for-a-used-air-compressor.html 3.5hp craftsman 15 gal air compressor Need manual Bill says... Hello Rachel. I am trying to build a library of compressor manuals, but am having a Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:22:07 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/i-have-a-speedaire-5z017-and-was-wondering-if-anyone-had-the-specs-on-it.html I have a Speedaire 5Z017 and was wondering if anyone had the specs. on it? cfm @?psi, web page for the user manual Bill says... Hello Frank. did you Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:58:09 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/where-is-the-serial-number.html i need to know if there is a serial # on these i have the model 919.165250 and the manual for it but i dont see a serial # except for a stamped # K-0323 Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:56:08 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/new-air-compressor.html Some where I saw a new air compressor that was supposed to be real quite and lite weight. The new part of this compressor was the air tank was the hollow Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:18:21 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/type-of-air-lines.html Typeof plastic pipe suitable for compressed air lines? This would be for a relativly small application with pie size not exceeding 1. Thank You! Bill Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:06:18 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/hitachi-ec-12-wont-start-when-cold.html My air compressor is relatively new and little use. It will not start when it is cold. It kicks off the overload switch on the compressor when when it Sat, 27 Feb 2010 16:03:47 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/my-air-compressor-will-only-build-pressure-up-to-40-psi.html my compressor runs fine no leaks any where, but stops building pressure at 40 psi. the motor does not bog down it runs fine, just wont build pressure over Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:52:35 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/signal-line1.html I recently purchased an ingersoll rand air compressor. 2stage, 5 hp, single phase. It seems in good shape, and wired correctly. Pneumatically, I have Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:49:00 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/manual-for-beautiful-older-dayton-speediare.html Need a handbook so that I can service this old thing...or any suggestions of what to do and what parts to replace. Many thanks Bill says... Good luck Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:44:26 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/compressor-takes-forever-to-fill.html 5 hp air compressor takes 30-45 minutes to fill 33 gallon tank! It's a sears model and I am not sure if it is supposed to take so long. Could it be Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:41:07 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/my-air-compressor-psi-and-motor.html My 2 stage compressor reaches 60psi and thd motor slows and gets hot. Wondering if the motor is tierd. I have a champion r-15 pump and running 5hp 220v Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:37:56 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/low-pressure-bottle-portable-fill.html I need a portable way to inflatable toys to 6-7 psi. What type of bottle do I need, trigger valve (would be easier to deliver air) and regulator to drop Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:33:18 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/how-to-get-valve-cfm.html I want to calculate air flow rate require for purchase of new comprassor. I have 4 Pnuematic valve to actuate.what could be the CFM rtequired? Bill says... Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:29:27 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/compressor-motor-hums-but-will-not-run.html electric source is stable. Plug in compressor and I here humming . It will not engage the compressor. Bill says... Hello Eddie: Your symptoms suggest Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:25:08 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/compressor-not-starting.html Hi, i haven't used my belt driven air compressor for a few months now. I went out to use it today any it wouldn't switch on. I then changed the fuse Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:21:09 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/compressure-builds-up-about-24-lbs-of-pressure-and-keeps-runing.html Compressure builds up about 24 lbs. of pressure and keeps runing with no more pressure buildup. Checked all the connections for leaks but seemed to be Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:17:04 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/wont-build-pressure.html I have a 1982 Speedaire 2Z498 stationary air compressor. I noticed on the very top of the head there is an open hole about 1/2 dia when I put my finger Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:13:43 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/older-sears-compressor-just-hums.html Older Sears compressor, 220v, won't start when switch on at pressure switch. Just get electric humming noise. This happens all the time. Pressure Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:09:42 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/prv-keeps-blowing.html I have a Central Pneumatic 21 gallon, vertical,oil lubricated air compressor. Model 94667. 4.9 SCFM at 90 PSI, 4.5 HP, runs at 120 volts with a single Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:07:21 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/husky-h1506f-will-not-shut-it-self-off.html my husky H1506f will not shut it self off when max pressure is reached what could cause this problem.. Bill says... Hello Kevin. When your compressor Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:01:01 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/husky-h1820f.html My air compressor stopped wokring ... it has air pressure in the tank but I can't get air to come out thru the hose... I spin the knob and nothign happens. Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:51:16 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/need-task-fors-compresser-sight-glass.html Need Task Force compressor model 223844, oil sight glass with seal/gasket Where can I get this? Thank you Bill says... If the store where you bought Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:31:13 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/air-coming-out-of-my-dump-tube.html I have a Campbell Hausfeld WL6003 home compressor with a 20 gal tank. My problem is that the air keeps coming out of the dump tube, I already replace the Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:42:57 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/info-on-a-curtis-mod-dk2a.html For a curtis mod dk2a. tank size is 480l: Finding out what the specifications (working pressure, flow rate, etc)and what accessories like pressure switches Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:39:38 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/used-compressor.html i recieved a compressor that is pretty old and in dis-repair. it is a craftsman 106.152740 paint sprayer. when i got it the compressor was locked with Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:36:39 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/air-compressor-will-not-run.html I have recieved a devilbiss 60 ga 5 hp oil compressor, it ran when i obtained it, i had to lay it down to transport it and when i tried to run it, it would Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:31:38 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/compressor-builds-air-but-im-feeling-a-little-blow-by-out-of-the-air-intake-port.html 20 gal tank and it takes a long time to fill do you think it might be the reed valve? Bill says... Hey Roy. Could be the reed valve, could be a gasket Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:29:03 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/signal-line.html I recently purchased an ingersoll rand air compressor. 2stage, 5 hp, single phase. It seems in good shape, and wired correctly. Pneumatically, I have Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:27:29 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/how-to-increase-compressor-cfm.html I currently have a compressor with 3.2HP motor running at 1040 rpm producing 11.2 cfm @ 90psi. If I install a 5HP motor running @ 3240 rpm will it produce Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:22:44 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/3z182b-speedair.html Parts Break down & Rebuild 10 h Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:19:43 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/91915294.html craftsman air compressor owners manua Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:19:10 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/manifold-assembly.html I have a 12 gal. 1 H.P. single phase, portable air compressor sold by Montgomery Wards. Not sure of the year, it belonged to my grandfather....assuming Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:17:30 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/2z630b.html nee a rebuild kit for pump Bill says... Hi Wendy. How about logging back into the comment section, and providing a bit more information about your air Sun, 21 Feb 2010 23:15:53 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/dewalt-55270.html gas compressor, motor does not idle down after psi is reached and regulator blow off air when psi is reached Bill says... Howdy Tim. If the gas motor Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:15:19 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/oil-type-rotary-screw-unloader-valve.html this unit is a homan howden 2855 1265 and is only building about 40psi with discharge valve open. with it closed it will pump up to about 120 psi. at Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:10:40 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/oil-is-shooting-out-the-oil-fill-tube.html oil is shooting out the oil fill tube Bill says... Hmmm! That's not good. Maybe too much oil in the sump? Or, you might have a leak in a gasket that's Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:07:25 GMT http://www.about-air-compressors.com/i-cant-turn-my-regulator-valve.html having got my compressor tank up to pressure (8 bar). i cant adjust the regulator valve to the pressure i need,it wont budge. i also got an air intake Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:05:23 GMT