Kobalt Air Compressors

My Kobalt Air Compressor Model 215914 won't compress air  Bill'

My Kobalt air compressor, Model 215914(VLK1382209), 22 gallon Tank Air Compressor, Won't compress air.

When I turn it on I don't hear the ...

kobalt - won't start at all  My compressor stopped at 65 psi, motor got warm , I shut it off, and released the air , waited 15min plugged back in and now won't start at all ?? No humming ...

Kobalt 1.8 HP 30 gal - won't run after laying down  1.8 HP 30 gal oil filled, layed compressor down to transport it , now it wont run , think oil may have caused the problem? will the oil eventually run ...

how do i by pas pressure switch  kobalt 215902
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Why?

And, don't!

Cheers,

Bill

26 GAL. KOBALT COMPRESSOR GOES TO 50 LBS AND TRIPS RESET...  COMPRESSOR RUNS UP TO 50 LBS.AND TRIPS RESET ON MOTOR. I PUSH RESET BUTTON AND IT RESTARTS BUT RUNS ONLY FOR 30 SECONDS TO A MINUTE. I PUSH RESET AGAIN ...

Kobalt 103798 - Minimal Pressure through hose/fluctuates.  Kobalt 30 gallon, oilless, single stage, direct drive.

The tank gets pressure, but the regulator will initially build to my operating pressure, but ...

complaint!!!! Compressor Casting Fractured on Kolbalt 37296  Had this unit for two years with almost no use. Inflated tires etc. Only recently started to use it with nail guns to build a wall in my shop.

This ...

Kobalt K7060HFV will fill tank, but upon restart motor will turn two revolutions and STOP.  I have a 3.5hp 60 gallon Kobalt as listed which is being supplied with 240V, and the problem is as stated.

I purchased it used about 4 years ago, at ...

Kobalt compressor builds pressure - but no air at hose  I have a Kobalt 10 gallon compressor with digital readout. The compressor builds pressure in the tank, but no air comes out of the hose, regardless of ...

Cut out pressure  What is the cut out and cut in pressure kobalt 215921?

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Bill says....

Slewfoot, according to the parts manual (which I will have ...

kobalt 215914 compressor won't start ... came on and then smoke  compressor came on and then smoke. Now the motor tries to start for about a second and stops for a few seconds and then repeats. I'm sure something burned ...

Compressor cuts off after 2 seconds   My Kobalt air compressor began cutting off after a second or two. It would try to start and then cut off almost immediately. After a few times doing ...

air leaking out the oil filler cap  air is leaking out of the oil filler cap

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The oil filler cap is vented to allow air exchange between atmosphere ...

belt slips on kobalt air compressor model # 215914  how do i adjust my belt on kobalt air compressor model # 215914?

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Bill says....

George, I don't have one in front of me to ...

Link or Source for KOBALT AIR COMPRESSOR Parts  I just purchased a KOBALT #221495, Model #LLA1683066 that was on sale for $329.00 at Lowe's. I have not yet started or used the compressor. This morning ...

Kobalt fails to run to refill tank  I have a Kobalt 5.5 Gallon 232177 that will fill correctly to 135 PSI. When it tries to kick back on to refill the tank the engine cannot start back up....

Kobalt 17 Gallon-shutting off  I have 2 Kobalt 17 Gallon model 236005 compressors.

Both have the same issue.

When you turn on the switch the motor will make 1 or 2 struggled ...

kobalt 232177 ~ manual needed, please  Anyone know where I can get a manual for a kobalt 232177 air compressor?

kobalt compressor won't shut off  doesn't shut off when requested psi is reached

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I'm curious, does it continue running until the PRV pops ...

my kobalt oilfree compresser sparks when i start it what can be the problem  it is a 1.5 hp 155 psi stand up compressor

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What is sparking Isaac?

Are the sparks coming from the pressure ...

Kobalt 20 gallon 1.5 hp Air compressor only fan comes on  What I found was the belt that goes from the motor to the pump was shredded. Here was how I found it when I turned it on the compressor sounded more like ...

Kobalt 60G A/C hums and wont start  I have a Kobalt 60G upright a/c, I was using it one day recently and while it was running, building pressure, the motor stopped and started to hum. Before ...

Kobalt compressor builds pressure in tanl but nothing comes out the hose.  I have a 10 gallon Kobalt air compressor. When I turn it own it builds up pressure in the tank. But the electronic display shows 0. If I push the button ...

Kobalt model 232177 - runs and shuts off. Won't build pressure.  Runs for a 5 seconds then cuts off...then every once in awhile to will hit for a second or two.



Bill answers...

Hi Cal:

A bit more information,...

kobalt - pressure drops to 0  5.5 gallon. Out pressure drops to 0 when a hose is connected.
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Keith, assuming that there is pressure in the tank when you connect the ...

What is the crankcase oil capacity of the 221495 ?  What is the crankcase oil capacity of the 221495 ?
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I've uploaded a photo of the Kobalt model 221495 which I obtained from the Lowes ...

Checking the oil level of my 30 gallon air compressor.  How do I check my Kobalt 30 gallon air compressor oil level, and what type of Oil does it use.
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Blas, it would be good if you had included ...

Kobalt compressor want restart unless pressure is at zero  1.5 horse kobalt 17 gal. Oil less
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Theresa, with the tank empty, the compressor runs fine when you turn it on. When the tank is full,...

kobalt 7060 HFV  My compressor will run and not build pressure beyond 40-50psi and will not shut off.
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Since you don't give me anything to go on, please ...

Kobalt model no. 103798 - won't start when press ON button  I have a digitech compressor that is about 6 to 7 years old now. It was working well until recently when it won't start when press ON button.

It chatters ...

Kobalt Compressor motor overheating?  Bought a 60 gallon kobalt vertical compressor 220v with a.o. Smith 16 amp 3450rpm motor.

Pump had broken rod, motor missing pulley.

Swapped motor ...

wont build air over a hunder pounds  i have a 150 psi max compresser it will build 150 once if i run a air gun it wontr run over 100psi
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Will it run up to the 150 PSI ...

kobalt 236005 start then instantly cuts off   unhooked air line from tank and made sure motor is free but something electrical is shutting it off and after a few seconds u can turn swithc off and wait ...

Kobalt 80 gallon upright compressor AIR LOCKED?  Have had my 80 gallon Kobalt for 3 years.

The air doesn't flow from it. Really puzzling!

Has two front built in ports regulated.

Has one side ...

Kobalt 2 gallon air compressor Model U12HCCL: Where is the air filter?  New user. Manual says to check air filter daily, remove air filter cap. Cannot locate this on machine or in manual. Please help! Thanks, Susan
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Kobalt 26 GAL AIR COMPRESSOR - i NEED THE CARBON MOTOR BRUSHES  i NEED THE CARBON MOTOR BRUSHES,i RARELY USED MY COMPRESSOR,i PAID $299 WITH SOME TOOLS,ANY HELP PLEASE
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Charles, I don't fix electric ...

METRIC VS ENGLISH changed over, how to change back  I have a small Kabolt compressor that plugs into the power port in my car and use it to pump up my tires. All of a sudden the guage reads in metric instead ...

compressor wont start   I have a 26 gallon Kolbalt compressor. I turn the switch on and it does nothing. Please help! Thank you
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Johnny, is the power supply ...

Kobalt KLA1583009  I bought this compressor from Lowes a couple years ago so it is out of warranty. This model has digital push button pressure controls. I am not a fan of ...

compressor runs irractly when it runs  when it starts it will run at diferent rpm not a consistont rpm

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Bill says...

Sylvain, for me this points to an issue with ...

Kobalt Oilless single stage direct drive will not consistently build pressure  30 gal tank 1.5 hp

When I start the compressor it builds air pressure as it should and I normally let it build to 90 lbs.

I use the hose for a air ...

have an 80 gal upright won't build pressure...  have an 80 gal upright less than 2 years old, used very little; won't build pressure. Any idea as to what is wrong?

Where can you get a Kobalt Compressor ...

compresser wont start, unless shaken  my comperssor wont start unless i shake it a little, as if there was a loose wire. it will run for a few seconds then shut off. any ideas? i opend cover ...

Problem - now the compressor will not turn on  Hi,
I purchased a Kobalt 26 Gallon Air Compressor ( From Lowes). I did not purchase the Lowes Warranty as I purchased it with the intentions of very low ...

Kobalt compressor starts, builds pressure, won't restart  Bill, I have a (MD#232177) Kobalt 5.5gal 1.5 hp air compressor that isn't even a year old.

With an empty tank, when the compressor is first turned on ...

belt replacement  need to replace belt on model 99007 kobalt compressor. 5.5 mil alan screw. Question is which direction is thread pattern. Standard or reverse. Dont ...

Duty Cycle of my Kobalt Model 215921  What is the Duty Cycle of my Kobalt Model 215921? I have searched Google and read my manual but I couldn't find it.

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Air hose size  Your Air Hose Artical has a lot of very good information.

But I just have a small compressor (Kobalt Model 215921, 30 gallon on wheels). The air outlet ...

Kobalt model 215921 compressor - Missing image - downloaded and paid for several manuals  I have downloaded and paid for several manuals for my Kobalt model 215921 compressor. And on page 18 under Pulley Alignment Fig. 9 the image is missing....

Piston broke in half  I have a two year old Kobalt 17 gal oil-less air compressor that I have used probably no more that 20 times in two years and tonight the piston arm snapped ...

Should I feel air escaping between the pressure adjust gauge and the hose connection  Have leaking air at hose connection where gauge meets hose

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Dave, gauge meets hose? Usually the gauge is hard ...

What is the benefit of a "v twin" style comrpessor  I have the opportunity to purchase a Kobalt "vtwin" 1.6 HP 155PSi 30 gal compressor for a good price from a friend. I currently have Husky 26 Gal 5hp ...

Kobalt 80 gal compressor air leaking  I have a Kobalt 80 gal compressor that leaks air from the pressure switch when it cuts off at the high pressure limit and leaks until it kicks back on ...

oil leak - OUT THE FILLER CAP  OIL IS RUNNING OUT THE FILLER CAP IN A FINE MIST. THE OIL LEVEL HAS TO BE CHECKED ALL THE TIME. MODEL K7580V2 KOBALT. E-MAIL DAVIS334@BELLSOUTH....

Compressor Won't shut off  I have a 30 gallon digital Kobalt air compressor; It never shuts off since the first time I turned it on. Is there a certain pressure that it has to ...

Lookng for the cyclinder felt filter  Looking for the felt filter or filter material for the felt filter on the cyclindar of the Kobalt 30 gaol air compressor Model Number 215921. The parts ...

kobalt 17 gallon  it wont start up

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Bill says....

Henry, go to the TROUBLESHOOTING page and click the link to "compressor will not start".

Have ...

I need a Manual For Kobalt 2 Gallon Compressor  Does anyone Know Where I can Get a book For Kobalt 2 gal compressor Model U12HCCL? Bought it a lowes on clearance. 135 PSI

Kobalt air compressor doesn't shut off  My 20 gallon air compressor does not shut off or ever gets more than 90 lbs of pressure. Why?

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Rene... very good ...

Kobalt 1.5 hp on off switch   doesn't work. It is a Kobalt 1.5 hp, 26 gallon. With the top cover off, you can use a screwdriver to 'flick' a secondary switch or relay, that will then ...

My Kobalt digital will not start when plugged in and turned on???  My Kobalt digital air compressor ( Model No: 103797 ) will not run when its turned on. The display will go through two screens when toggled, but the compressor ...

compressor noise - I have to go outside to talk  My Kobalt compressor makes so much noise when it is running, that if my phone rings I have to go outside to talk

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Nelson,...

NOISE  I recently purchased a 60 gallon, belt driven compressor from Lowes and when it started, it was so noisey I had to use ear muffs to work in my shop. Surely ...

I NEED REGULTOR FOR KOBALT  I NEED REGULATOR FOR KOBALT

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Bill says...

Your Kobalt air regulator is quite likely a standard, mini-compressed air regulator....

plug burns up  stort out on the electric plug

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If the plug is melting down, then it sounds like you have a short in the compressor ...

kobalt compressor is it dependable  I don't know anything about them whare is the motor and compressor maid is it dependable

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The page where you posted ...

Low output air supply. Oily residue in air tank purge  Using a 30 gallon 1.6 HP model 221495. Working fine until today. No output air pressure. Motor runs, oil level OK.

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Kevin....

how to put oil in air compressor  Can't find my manual. Can you tell me how and when I should add oil? It's a 5.5 gallon, 1 hp.

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I expect you ...

Kobalt compressor wount shut off  I just put on a new pressure switch but it still will not stop when it gets to the right pressure it just goes till the safty valve opens

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comp keeps shutting off ~ pressure switch?  Kobalt comp keeps shutting off before it even builds up any pressure Runs for a sec then shuts could this be the pressure switch it has no air leaks anywhere,...

builds air but kicks breaker when it comes back on  I have a kobalt model # 37296 it builds air when tank is empty but when it comes back on to build air back up it stroggles and kicks the little inline ...

Kobalt compressor will not start  I have a 17 gallon Kobalt compressor. i was using my compressor and after it filled the tank it can back on to increase air pressure since i was using ...

will not shut off when it has reached its max  i have a kobalt 30 gallon digitech plus air compressor model 103798 and it should stop at 155psi but continues to keep building pressure. what could the ...

complaint - kobalt model # 2211495  kobalt model # 2211495 keeps tripping off

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Hello Bob. Can you provide a bit more info as a comment to this post, so ...

question about air intake filters  can the air intake filters on a kobalt 80 gallon air compressor be changed to a more common size.

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While Kobalt ...

Kobalt compressor runs for ten seconds then shuts off.  The air compressor, Kobalt model 236005, will run for around 10 seconds when first turned on, regardless of the pressure in the tank. After shutting off,...

kobalt 60 gal air compressor  i just buy a kobalt 60 gal. i have power to the motor but dosnt turn on any advise?

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Bill says...

Hi Jesse.

If you have ...

Compresser will not start.  I have a Kobalt 5.5 Gal portabel air compresser. I've had for just about a year and have used it about 6 times.
This morning I turned it on and it built ...

How to adjust pressure setting of a Kobalt K7060HFV  I have a Kobalt K7060HFV air compressor. Works great, but the pressure is set at 80psi. How can I adjust the pressure up to 110psi?

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compressor starts - runs a few seconds-then stops  Its a Kobalt 20 gal. oilless compressorJim Clark

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Bill says...

Hi Jim. Can you give me a bit more info, please?

It runs ...

warranty not honored - not happy with Lowes  Valve plate broke 1st 30 days.

just paid $95 to purchase replacement part.

warranty was for 3 yr, expires 4/12 plus purchased extended warranty.

Some ...

Chiron type V55 Nr.:51215 E motor Kaiser 220/380V Type AD 2 / 2   Hallo,

Aus Schuhmacherwerkstatt Bekam ich mein Kompressor ohne Anschluss ein Netz.

Es Fehlt:
Kondensator
Ein / Aus Schalter Stecker zum Anschluss ...

The compressor runs will not shut off  I have a Kobalt compressor. The compressor runs but even after setting it at 96 lbs the compressor still runs and pops the relive valuve. The compressor ...

Gernaded compressor  Two year old, Model 37296 1.5, 26 gal. compressor head blew up. I now have an air storage tank when I can afford to buy another air compressor.

Kobalt K7060V builds about 40psi and that's it but keeps running  i have a Kobalt K7060V and it will only build about 40psi and that's as high as it will go but keeps running what is the problem i've cheched safety valve ...

Change pressure switch  how to change pressure switch

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Bill says...
Hi Peggy... it would be helpful to know what the status of the existing ...

kobalt k7060v produces extremly high air temperature...  kobalt k7060v produces hot air,hot enough to melt plastic pipe that goes to switch, Please help! Thanks!

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Hi Jim....

Motor burnt up after 20 small uses 4 months after warranty  Had a 26 gallon kobalt compressor, one day the motor starts dragging then stopped all at once called lowes and the said : warranty is expired theres nothing ...

kobalt stand up 80 gal. 220 volt air commpressor / how to hook up 220 Volt pressure switch  how to hook up the pressure switch to the motor for 220 volts

Kobalt Pump - it fails to build pressure  I was given a 30 gallon Kobalt compressor unit. The owner knew nothing about it so I do not have a history on it. I plugged it in and it pumps fine to ...

Piping in a kobalt air compressor  can you send me a diagram of the best way to set up a kobaly air compressor. wjat i want to know is what parts should you use and what order would you ...

kobalt air compressor RPM"S fluctuate  just bought an 80 gallon kobalt air compressor and had it wired up. worked great the first day and broke it in like in the owners manual. the next day ...