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May 19, Orientation of the high pressure exhaust valve on speedair 3z180C

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:14:48 GMT

I have a new high pressure exhaust valve for my compressor since the other one came apart and was wondering if anyone new which seal goes on the top and

May 19, 3 phase to single phase compressor motor?

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:12:01 GMT

I have a speedaire 60 gal. compressor that's set up for 3phase with a 5hp motor. I was wondering if I can use a 6hp single phase motor wiht the same rpm's.

May 19, Old Air King compressor trips breaker at about 60 psi

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:29:36 GMT

I've got an old Air King compressor probably from the 50's or 60's that has developed a problem. This is the type of compressor that runs continuously

May 16, Who made compressor for MW in1977?

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:01:49 GMT

I found an old MW Air Power compressor with a 3hp (approx.) HP gas motor. It needs new rings and gaskets. Having major problems even knowing what to

May 16, Manual for Central Pneumatic compressor Model 67847

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:55:29 GMT

Looking for a manual and parts book. ___________________ When I get one I'll post it here for others to download John. So far, no luck. I hope someone

May 16, Compression Fitting Size

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:51:53 GMT

Compressor Pump Only Speedaire/Granger Part: 5Z405 The outlet is at a Tee. the pipe going into it is 3/4 O.D. What is the fitting that I can use to

May 16, 8 to1 ratio of compressing

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:45:20 GMT

I have read some where maybe here that if you took a volume Say one quart at 14.7 psi it would take 8 of those quarts squeezed into each other to get 100

May 12, ingersol &rand two stage 80 gal comp. 220 - at start up electric motor humms then trips breaker or thermal switch

Sun, 12 May 2013 02:09:41 GMT

I wasnt usuing my compressor much last winter so I shut it off , it was working fine. this spring i went to turn it on and it wouldn't start up only humm

May 10, HOW TO REINSTALL PULLER ON IR T30 MODEL 253 5HP

Fri, 10 May 2013 23:12:19 GMT

I AM REBUILDING A IR T30 MODEL 253 5HP. THE PULLEY WAS VERY TIGHT TO THE CRANK SHAFT. HOW DO YOU REINSTALL THE PULLEY? DO YOU DRIVE A WEDGE INTO THE SPLIT

May 10, IR Type 30 Model 242 Head Bolt Torque

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:16:23 GMT

I am replacing the head gaskets & finger valves on an IR type 30, model 242. In looking for head bolt torque specs online I am coming up with conflicting

May 10, locating parts and manual for a weaver compressor model no. wpv15

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:08:14 GMT

I just got a Weaver upright 2 stage 4 cylinder compressor, model no. wpv15 and serial am4770. the compressor needs to be rebuilt, as the one connecting

May 7, How to explain the difference between CFM and PSI

Tue, 07 May 2013 17:34:05 GMT

I regularly argue with my father on the difference between PSI and CFM. We have a 20gal craftsman compressor on wheels. When using a 1/2 inch air gun,

May 7, Air line pressure slow to build back to regulated pressure

Tue, 07 May 2013 13:48:26 GMT

On initial startup the tank pressure builds to 150 PSI and the line pressure is at 100 PSI. I drive 3 trim nails and the line pressure drops to <80

May 7, Ridgid compressor unloader closes too quickly on restart under load compressor stalls

Tue, 07 May 2013 13:02:38 GMT

I have a 1.8 hp rigid stack with a brand new pressure switch that works great with no pressure in tank BUT stalls out on restart under load. I've adjusted

May 7, Eliminating moisture - why wait til it gets into the tank?

Tue, 07 May 2013 02:00:20 GMT

Bill, I've been reading your excellent info on air compressors. I just bought my first one - a used Sanborn 60 gallon unit. 5 horse, 230v. Should be

May 3, Where is scavenge Screen on IR UP6-5TAS-150

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:53:58 GMT

I am doing routine maintenance on this compressor and I am looking for the location of the Scavenge Screen. I can not find it and any help would be great

May 3, Quincy 370 oil pressure comes and goes

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:51:50 GMT

I recently rebuilt a Quincy 370 two stage compressor. For some reason it will build oil pressure one time, or several times in a row, then just wont.

May 3, Dewalt 55154 Type 1 twin tank portable air compressor

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:46:39 GMT

Question: Dewalt Air Comp D55154 Type 1 wmoore Hello, your response was directly on point and 100% correct! When I removed the oil reservoir and opened

May 3, Jobsmart - Tractor Supply Air Compressors

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:23:10 GMT

This page is intended to provide a forum for all things relating to Jobsmart - Tractor Supply Air Compressors. You will find issues and comments...

Apr 29, Central Pneumatic 92504 part number / name

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:47:08 GMT

While installing a water trap onto my model 92504 Central Pneumatic 220 volt compressor, the fitting overtorqued and splayed the threads of the mounting

Apr 29, Oil mist comes out of a fitting on top of the air cooler on a P185

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:30:30 GMT

The compressor is a Ingersol Rand P185W JD. Two 3/8 plastic air lines run from the compressor to the top of a tank which I think has coils in it having

Apr 29, where is the oil sperator on p-185

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:27:52 GMT

oil is blowing out the discharge line

Apr 26, Air Brush Compressor PRESSURE SWITCH Failure.

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:42:58 GMT

Bob from Wisconsin responding to YOUR questions TO ME about my compressor/pressure switch. I did send 3 pictures, guess you didn't get them. I'll try

Apr 24, Best method of sequencing Kaeser compressors

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:41:12 GMT

Our facility in Indiana has 5 Kaeser compressors total. We have a 330HP, a 185HP and 3 x 125HP. We're trying to understand the best way to sequence

Apr 23, SPERRE HV1/140 compressor PRV blows off?

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:34:41 GMT

hi bill, i have a problem with my newly overhauled air compressor. brand SPERRE HV1/140 water cooled, two staged , accrding to manual safety valve or

Apr 23, where is the fill tube on HICO Ventpak-He compressor

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:47:48 GMT

I have a 10 horsepower HICO Ventpak-He air compressor. Model # HKH32. I cannot find the fill tube to replace oil.It has a sight glass but I cannot see

Apr 19, pressure relief valve on secondary tank

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:07:41 GMT

Bill I have a 5 hp 25 gal. campbell air comp. I connected it to a 75 gal. secondary tank. I connected from primary compressor from the limit switch

Apr 19, On-board air project for my 4WD

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:34:33 GMT

Hi Bill Appreciate you expertise and the hard work you have done explaining all about the air on the web. It’s just amazing. I would be grateful for

Apr 16, Atlas Copco oil free comp ZT55

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:28:57 GMT

When comp is started, it trips at intermediate pressure high Basically it is oil free screw compressor. At the discharge of low pressure element, air pressure

Apr 14, Atlas Copco Compressor of Model GA 37 shows maximum Dew point temp around 53C

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:52:45 GMT

We have atlas copco compressor of model no GA 37.It shows maximum dew point around 53C.After that we observed their was some leakage of refrigent in dryer

Apr 14, Porter Cable C7550 air compressor motor will not start

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:45:40 GMT

Hello, I have a Porter Cable C7550 air compressor. It has a 230V 1phase motor. I have the belt disconnected and the motor still does not turn under

Apr 11, how much oil should be in the air tank

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:56:08 GMT

I have a 1981 ingersoll rand 185 tow behind air compressor and it needs oil in the air tank. what kind of oil do i use. thank you

Apr 11, Porter Cable PRV

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:21:14 GMT

I have a Porter Cable 150 psi compressor which has a PRV that releases pressure at about 75 psi. When it was new, it would hold the full 150 psi. Is

Apr 8, DP4615 won't run

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:09:14 GMT

I have a dp4615 air compressor that won't run. I tested for 240 volts at switch (120 each line) at 240 at motor. Voltage was good with switch on and

Apr 5, ingersoll rand tow behind air compressor will not shut off

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:39:21 GMT

ingersoll rand air compressors with john deere diesel engine starts fine but turn switch off and will not shut off. what can i do to fix? Already replaced

Apr 5, 26 gallon JobSmart only builds up 25 psi and it cuts off

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 02:44:50 GMT

Compressor only builds up 25 to 40 psi and it cuts off. Will not start up until you release the air in it. Sometimes it will start if tapped lightly.

Apr 4, Quincey 3 1/2 horse air compressor in hot room

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 22:03:37 GMT

The compressor will mainly be used for automatic filler machine , but also small air tools . I have a insulated tank room that would be the quietest and

Apr 1, Fitting from head to tank split - source?

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:14:34 GMT

Fitting from head to tank split it has three hook ups where can I get one? I have a Clarke pancake champ the fitting from compressers to tank that has

Apr 1, Saylor-Beall air compressor is running fast then slow

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:06:48 GMT

compressor is running fast then slow till 60 psi then really slow not gaining any more psi. its an older model 5hp with an 80 horizontal tank. It was working

Mar 31, ProForce 11 gallon air compressor will not shut off

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 22:50:05 GMT

The compressor runs and will build up some pressure but never reach it's cut off point. I lost the oil fill cap (or maybe it blew off} and a lot of air

Mar 29, Jun-Air compressor overfilling with air.

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:55:16 GMT

I've got a small Jun-Air compressor that has always worked brilliantly and I use it with a stapler. It now doesn't cut out but keeps filling with air then

Mar 29, 5hp Saylor Beall motors Safety Switch Trips A Few Seconds After Cut In

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:45:22 GMT

Compressor is a 5hp Saylor Beall 700 series. Apologies for the following being long winded. I purchased this compressor used and worked fine for a few

Mar 29, Champion R-15A Rebuild

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 02:35:38 GMT

Do you know what the correct torque is for the various fasteners on a Champion R-15A compressor? The main ones I need are the rod bolt torque and the valve

Mar 26, COMPRESSOR SHUTTING DOWN

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:08:00 GMT

MY COMP AIR COMPRESSOR KEEPS SHUTTING OFF, AND JUST NOW DIDNT WANT TO TURN BACK ON. IT HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR A WHILE NOW, AND WE NEED A FIX. PLEASE

Mar 26, Will only got up to 40 lbs and will not shut off.

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:05:17 GMT

The compressor will only build up 40 lbs and will not shut off. I did check the head and the middle gasket is detoriated. Thanks. _____________________

Mar 23, Porter Cable c2002 type 3 pancake compressor No Tank Pressure

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 21:15:09 GMT

Bill, I have a Porter Cable c2002 type 3 pancake compressor that will not build up pressure in tank. Have removed the check valve to verify air flow

Mar 23, 2 cylinder vs 4 cylinder units

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 21:06:22 GMT

HI BILL!!!! this site deserves an excellency award!!! i just bumped into it looking for info. i have 2 simple questions: i'm shopping for a compressor

Mar 22, About Air Compressors

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:06:18 GMT

About Air Compressors; what do you need to know about using your air compressor...?

Mar 21, Saylor-Beall Compressors

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:19:23 GMT

This page is intended to provide a forum for all things relating to Saylor-Beall Air Compressors...

Mar 21, Gilbarco compressor series "O" model # 2306-80570 problems

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:41:29 GMT

Hello Bill...I acquired a Gilbarco 80 gal.-220 volt single stage MAN about 15yrs. ago from a closing service station. It is a series O model # 2306-80570...serial