Compressor Troubleshooting

How hot should a 3hp air compressor head get  top of the head gets around 250 degrees. Its a Montgomery Wards 3hp twin cylinder compressor.

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atlas copco screw type big compressor  I have a screw type big compressor supplying my shop.... it seems to go through more than i suspect it should in oil... when i notice oil low it is bc ...

Compressor will not cycle - turn on initially and run fine for a period of time  My compressor will turn on initially and run fine for a period of time.

If it is close to the cut out pressure it will shut off automatically and will ...

Lubricating an A/C Compressor Used for Vehicle On-Board Air  Hi Bill,

I want to use and A/C compressor in my truck to provide compressed air.

I have read that A/C compressors are lubricated by the freon/oil ...

gardner denver - having a hard time figuring out the unloader mechanism  ads recip. pump. I have an older compressor that I am trying to install in my shop but am having a hard time figuring out the unloader mechanism and how ...

Craftsman - the rubber or plastic tubing that goes from the on/off switch  Hi, I have a craftsman 5hp, 22 gallong compressor.

The other day the rubber or plastic tubing that goes from the on/off switch (and where the pressure ...

Sanborn Air Compressor  It was new and only used a couple times, now it has been sitting in a basement for 15 years not hooked up and want to start using it now that I got time,...

wiring : I want to wire 2 air compressors to work together properly  I have 2 HD old 220v compressors , both similar , I need a wiring diagram to wire them up. they are on 2 separate breakers and have wall mounted solenoid ...

age of my air compressor  I have a air compressor made by the United States air compressor co. in Cleveland, Ohio with the number 717 on it can you tell me more about it and what ...

high pressure fault on gardner denver air compressor  In the manual i believed the fault to be the air intake manifold so replaced with new parts/seals/springs but the fault still remains.

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sealy 50l belt drive 240v comp crank shaft seal pops out  hi i have a 50l belt drive 240v comp the problem with it is the crank shaft seal pops out when its building up air around 50 psi i have replaced it with ...

I have a atlas copco xas 97 185cfm compressor  I will be using the compressor at 60psi and after about 25 minutes the compressor will shutdown. I wait 5 -10 minutes and it will restart then shutdown ...

Can you identify manufacture of this compresser and where can I get parts for it, or who bought the company and location where I can get parts  This is the data off the plate welded on the tank!
Heads 130, shell 125, Nail BD (7)? 272448
Max WP 160 lbs, Pressed steel tank, Max Temp650 DEGF,...

Engine shuts off when unloader valve closes.   I recently got a used Coleman wheelbarrow type compressor, its gas powered. It starts and runs fine, it will build pressure and then idle around 140 psi....

Stuck 1.5" pipe plugs at each end of my 20 gallon air tank  I bought the compressor used so I know nothing of it's history.

My 20 gallon tank seems to have a lot of slimy gray gunk in the tank that I can't get ...

old champion twin cylinder pump bleeds air out after shutoff.  it is a late 1950s twin cylinder champion pump with a 2hp champion motor on a 60 gal horizontal tank. Fills tank builds to 150psi, kicks off and air starts ...

honda gx160 5.5 hp gas powered air compressor   i have an old compressor that worked great then the next day it starts for a second then shuts off and wont start again unless i wait five minutes then ...

coleman ~ compressor continues to run and doesn't seem to pump past 150psi  I have a 1999 coleman 2 stage air compressor model BV6548049 6.5 hp 200 psi. The tag on the compressor is mod 490006XAY0900 . The compressor continues ...

thomas - 2hp oil less 120 vac. starts, runs, cuts out a 60 psi  2hp oil less 120 vac. starts, runs, cuts out a 60 psi. Should be off at 120 psi. Replaced pressure switch same results.

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king model 8498 5 gal air compressor i don't hear the piston sputtering  the motor comes on but i don't hear the piston sputtering to intake air. lots of diagrams available on the king site including the parts diagram but I ...

powertrain compressor  I have a powertrain compressor.Where do I find parts for it?Mod#PT6508GE

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Compressor slows down then clicks  So, just bought a compressor that sat outside for a year or so(yes was rained on). I dumped the water out of the head, changed the oil, and it appears ...

About Gripper 54EK9, Information  Dear Sir
I send you greating, Please could you tell me if this device needs RFL systems? , This gripper will be working 24 hrs for day. This gripper ...

Motor is straining and belt is squealing and there is oil!  So I work at a public shop and our compressor is probably on its last leg. When it starts a cycle it seems to struggle to get up to running speed. It ...

Air Compressor Runs for a bit then starts to shake and turns off  I have a SMC Vertical Air compressor. The compressor will start to run for a bit then it starts to shake quite a bit then throws the breaker on the electric ...

we have atlas coppco compressor ge 15  and the main problem is that in regular work in ambiant tem 19 celsus the compressor reach the limit work temp
after short time and thay fall to temp ...

rotation of fan and cooling effect  should the fan be blowing air over the compressor head, or pulling hot air off the heads?

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OIL OUT AIR FILTER AND THROUGHS BELTS   I HAVE A ATLAS GS11FF COMPRESSOR , WE ARE HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE INTAKE FILLING UP WITH WATER FROM THE INTAKE AT AIR FILTER AND THAN INTAKE VALVE HANGS ...

(How expensive and what is the )Energy usage from compressed air supply  Hi Bill,

I have compressed air lines and a flow meter to measure the flow rate (m3/hr)of compressed air to various machines, but, if I want to relate ...

compressor runs 15 seconds then shuts of and pulses  i have a devilbiss air compressor fac28. it runs for about 15-30 seconds builds up about 20 psi then stops. kicks on for a sec then kicks off. it will ...

Compresser pump smokes - smoke blowing out intake filter  I have a 60 gallon Sears belt drive air compressor. It appears to work fine and builds up to 140 PSI. But at about 125 or so it starts blowing smoke out ...

I am looking for a compressed air dryer - where do I get one?  These are the specs:

17 CFM max. air flow
175 PSI max.
1/2" NPT ports
The only maintenance required is replacement of drying pellets every six months ...

Compressor starts then slows & stops  We have a CH Compressor, 20 gallon, 150 PSI. Model# WL651100AJ It starts okay, then when you use it, builds up to 100lbs, after 5 minutes use it looses ...

Burning Smell from....?  I have a new IR SS-5 compressor with less then 15 hrs on it and I started getting a burning smell, specially in the air.

It is in a 26 x 28 residential ...

Electric screw compressor error message  Micro controller of electric screw compressor shows on its screen "main motor oveload" at off position what is the reason?

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is it ok to leave a compressor on for days at a time when not in use?  i am new to air compressors and have just bought a small oil free compressor. should i empty the tank daily or is it ok to leave it with pressure in the ...

CH air compressor runs then stops and after it cools it will run fine  I have a ch model wl660700aj 30 gallon with 5.5 hp motor. The problem I have is it runs great until it gets to 50lbs and it will shut off, I can turn the ...

Husky Piston Seal replacement with off brand  Husky HPA1581909.01 or 136424

I would love to find a complete rebuild kit but it seems the only part listing is the entire motor assembly. This is ...

Compressor looses nearly all pressure  Help! Harbor Freight Compressor builds up pressure in tank but looses nearly all the pressure when it shuts down, dropping from 125 to 40 psi in about ...

Air to series of valves  Compressed air to series of valves opening and closing one at a time, one after another. Valve activated from 12v battery using remote control. Valve opens ...

hitachi ec12 ~ I keep having to hit the reset button for the compressor to work  I keep having to hit the reset button for the compressor to work, and it seems to be running a little hot. I admit I have it in a boxed enclosure to cut ...

Who makes Farmhand air compressor?  Who is the manufacturer of farmhand air compressors.

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I want to test run a compressor to see if the motor and pump are in working order.  It is a Powerex Campbell Hausfield model # CS5106VA. There is three wires out of the motor it self, no pressure switch. How do I hook it up to test run?...

EC2510 Hitachi 5.5 HP 8 gallon new unit quits running frequently  The engine quits running intermittently. May run for an hour, maybe two. Then just stops. Oil is full, unit is level, pump oil is at perfect level. Gas ...

GA 75 atlas copco dryer compressor won't run  My GA 75 Altas Copco start`s and run but the dryer does not start,when i press the reset switch the dryer compressor start`s and the fan attemp`s to start ...

Installing a compression ring ~ do you have to heat it?  I have a Craftsman 25 gal compressor that stopped building up pressure. I took it apart and the compression ring was in pieces. I bought a new ring but ...

Hitachi window AC compressor not working  I have a quadricool TM 1.5 Ton window AC which was bought in may 2008.It had been working perfectly before y'day night.It isnt cooling at all now.The compressor ...

Portable compressor identification   I pulled this out of the trash and to my amazement it works like a charm. After changing the oil, lubricating the motor, and fabricating an oiled foam ...

Compressor is consuming too much oil and the oil examined is burnt and contaminated  Our compressor is a three stage piston type coupled to a 110KW belt driven motor complete with Automatic Condensate Drain.

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How to change a belt on Husky h1506F?  belt broke and I need to put new one on but it looks like I need to take somethings aprt to get it on?

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Compressor pressure shuts off when peak psi is reached.  My industrial grade compressor will build air pressure until the max psi is reached and will then shut off.

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My Compressor Loads Down?  I have an older (new in May 1985) Craftsman/DeVilbiss 2-HP 12 gallon recipreciating type portable air compressor.

I had it stored for about 3 years ...

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'...

How do I deal with the 3 phase.  I just purchased from a fella at an auction what I thought was a nice looking air compressor for $150. He informed me he did not have 240 v in his garage ...

Bostitch Cap2040P-OF  when I'm using my compressor after a few minutes it shuts it's self off. If I unplug it and let it set for a few minutes it will start back and run for ...

volvo truck (fh12) building low (500kpa) pressure  Hi, just wondering if anyone could help me with a problem with a volvo fh12 series 1 truck, and i know problem no.1 is that it's a volvo haha.

But ...

Worthington 3 Stage   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 ...

Craftman 6.5hp 33 gallon, regulated supply only goes to 60 psi  The air compressor was bought in 1997. Has worked great for several years. The max pressure on this unit is 125 psi.

In the last year 2009, The tank ...

Champion r-15 - my air compressor psi and motor.  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 ...

Compressor slows down during pump up  I have a 5HP electric Compressor. Compressor starts up fine, after compressor starts to build pressure around 70 lbs. or so compressor starts to slow down ...

Hitachi EC 12 Won't start when cold  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 ...

Wiring 2 switches for 220v  Is it possible to wire my 200v air compressor so it turns on/off from 2 locations? I want to put it in my basement shop and control it from the basement ...

ingersoll rand 2475n7.5  I replaced the motor on a IR 2475n7.5 compressor, but not sure what the proper rotation should be. I have no manual as the compressor was inherited. Which ...

Compressor blowing head gasket on one head  I have a 2 Cyl Compressor 3.9 bore X 3.5 stroke each cyl. 1 head keeps blowing the head gasket on the top between the head and Valve plate.

I resurfaced ...

Compressor cuts out after a few minutes of operation  When trying to inflate an automobile tire, the tire does not inflate (no increase in tire pressure) and the compressor shuts down. (central pneumatic ...

Moisture content of compressed air  If at suction of compressor (1st stage) temp is 90F & RH 70% then air is compressed up to 22 psig what will be the temp & RH ?

If air at 90F & 70% RH ...

Compressor short cycles after the cut out pres. has been reached  this compressor is used on a dry sprinkler system,when turned on it reaches the proper cut out pres. approx 15 plus minutes later it short cycles for about ...

Can you lay a stand up air compressor down?  I was wondering if you can lay a upright compressor down for transport purpuses od would this hurt the compressor?
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I have a 5Z405C compressor with a 10 HP 3 Ph. motor.   My son works at a plant that upgraded to a large screw compressor. I can get the 10 hp. 3 Ph. comp. Can I put a 7 1/2 HP or 5 HP motor on this pump? It ...

Rewiring an air compressor to 110 Volts  My compressor is a 220. Is it possible to wire it to run on 110? Also this compressor has been sitting for a long time any suggestions would really be ...

Can I replace my electric motor on my SA Mod. 2Z499D with gas ?  It has a 2 HP 240 V single phase original motor.

I want my compressor portable! What minimum HP gas do I need?

Is there a mounting plate kit available ...

How to replace reed valves  I have an old US Air Compressor. Not sure of the date it was made.It's at least 50 yrs.old. Model number 8881HA.The reed valves were gummed up inside. I ...

We have Quincy compressor showing dewpoint fault and air is blowing out of the "water" valve  The Quincy compressor registered a "dewpoint fault" and air is blowing out of the "water" valve. Please advise.



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Compressor shut off , gauge & manual issues.  I have an old electric compressor on wheels that I got from a relative on a farm. It has a guage on it that reads up to 200 p.s.i. The guage is all rusted ...

Miscellaneous air compressor issues  Some questions asked and answered about air compressor problems

Winterizing air compressors  Do you have to keep the compresser indoors during the winter months?

compare Komsan compressors to IR compressors  Mr. Bill, how would you compare the quality of Komsan vs. Atlas Copco vs. Ingersoll Rand? in a scale 1-10

Thanks!!!
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atlas copco screw compressor  atlas copco screw compressor GA11 TRIP IN EMERGENCE STOP EVERY 10 MINUTES

Atlas copco z machine with mark 5 elektronikon help troubleshooting  New atlas copco z machine with mark 5 elektronikon. Can't change starts per day local atlas copco rep
Says that's the way it is so when machine unloads ...

Coleman powermate professional - The compressor builds pressure  The compressor builds pressure but the regulator has no air pressure and there is also no pressure to the pressure release valve.

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binford - for some reason the idle seems to slow and then when the pressure drops  Binford compressor with a 5.5hp Honda Motor ,
the Motor will start easy ,,

builds up pressure nicely, then when it reaches 120psi the pressure valve ...

sanborn - Kobalt - oil out of intake  brand new kobalt 3.7 hp model221565 single stage compressor oil sprays out of breather after it runs for awhile

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difference between puma and ingersol compressor  The 30 gallon uprights look exactly alike.

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If there are, what, half a dozen companies in China that make air compressors,...

compair 250cfm with deutz overheating and cutting out  250cfm with deutz overheating and cutting out within 5 minutes

Quincy 26gal. portable,bel-aire 26 gal portable, chicago pneumatic 26 gal portable  Quincy 26gal. portable,bel-aire 26 gal portable, chicago pneumatic 26 gal portable

I am looking at purchasing one of these compressors. They all appear ...

industral air 3 cylinder 60 gal. 8 hp - slows down then speeds back up   When it starts up it runs fine after a few minutes sound like slows down then speeds back up no belts are slipping Does this every time i use it. Amp ...

atlas copco  elektronikon shows error 14

Horiba make zero air gas generator - pressure building up problem  We have znv7 Horiba make zero air gas generator.We found pressure not building up in pressure reserve guage.Air tank of 7l capacity.Fund pressure at outlet ...

water come out of the output dryer  I have dryer on the output of compressor but there is some of water come out of the output dryer
what can I do to solve this problem?

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duty cyle of my air compressor?  Good day,first of all thanks for answring my question about adding extra tank. regarding about duty cycle. what is the duty cycle of an 1/4hp and has a ...

Quincy compressor, model 310, runs slow still -- after rewire for 220  I bought an older Quincy compressor, model 310 compressor, 60 gal tank. It was wired for 110, working fine/quiet I thought but "slower" than my other compressor,...

Compair Holman Zitair 125 - thermal cut out switch or switches?  Hi Bill

I have the above compressor which I use to drive a lateral cutter which re opens connections in drains after they have been lined.

The compressor ...

Old Wayne "Junior" Horizontal Two Stage - threaded bolt, very thin, screwed into the crank arm, is bent  I have this old Wayne that I am restoring. I opened up the crank case today after draining out the oil and found the inside was in good shape except this ...

Compair Holman  Hi Bill

Just sent a query to you about my compressor.

I have just googled it and it is a Zitair 125.

Number on compressor is 132310293

Cooltechnology ...

eurasia  bill regarding my problem with the compressor blowing all the air away..i have now established that if you unplug the mains in other words cut off the ...

champion collects excessive water  collects excessive water in air tank

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All water in the compressor air tanks is excessive, which is why you ...

Powerbuilt air compressor Crankcase Gasket problem  I have a powerbuilt air compressor.

I recently took of the crankcase to inspect the internals for wear.

But when I went to reassemble the crankcase ...

pessure valve - all the air is blown away  once the compressor is charged fully and the motor stops all the air is blown away compleatly.every time

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Hi Robbie....

can i use a regular compressor to airbrush cakes  can i use a regular compressor to airbrush cakes
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In a word, NO!

The air discharge from a typical air compressor ...

sparmax with 2.5 litre airtank leaks  I would just like to know urgently if leaks within the compressor can have a detrimental effect on the performance?

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Air compressor does not cut on when it's cold outside  Ihave a 95 lincoln continental with air ride suspension.

The guy that sold it to me said that the system stoped working on him so he had a customs ...

How to calculate cost of 1 unit of CFM?.  Hi,

Here is my doubt.

I am using Pnuematic Nut runners which consume .9CFM for Tightening operation.So Total cost used for the power if i have th ...

Changing the cut-off setpoint on a Rigid compressor  Hi Bill,

I'm using a Rigid 1.8 hp compressor for a fairly strange application: to pressurize helium gas to 2-5 psi, at 3 scfm. The rated speed of the ...

about air compressor - change the motor  i would like to know if i can change the motor in my car with a 125 psi 8 gallons air compressor.

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Hey Mack....

Hitachi reset button  The reset button has no pressure and cannot be reset

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dates on postings  Yes, Bill.I do sandblasting,painting,and equipment repair here in Texas and I have answered a couple questions here people have asked,however, I then noticed ...

quincy 5hp. front cylinder works  front cylinder works find back cylinder blows air whats the problem Rings

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about compressor - type of air-conditiong  its possible to install 2.0hp of compressor on conceled type of air-conditiong 1.5hp. actually i have 2.0hp compressor and a defective compressor of aircon ...

Can a "standard" air compressor (used for woodshop) also provide breathable air?  I have used air supplied resperators when I was in the Navy in our paint booth and liked them MUCH more than a normal resperator. (easier breathing, keeps ...

Rolair 7.5 hp - flywheel spinning. CW or CCW?  I got a three phrase Compressor and i making sure i haven't wired the legs backwards. I having a Brain fart and cant remember the direction the flywheel ...

Honda GX160 shuts off after 20 minutes.Everything else works fine....???  Hi I have an air compressor with a Honda GX160 engine on it, It starts and runs fine for 20 minutes, It blows off as it should and starts compressing again ...

building my own compressor  hey im building my own compressor to my standards at a descent price and im rigging this up with a 6.5 horsepower briggs and stratton vanguard motor and ...

Craftsman made by Devillbiss - Turned on the switch and nothing   I just bought this second hand compressor. It is a Craftsman made by Devillbiss, 3hp, 230v, 2 stage. Not sure on tank size, doesn't say, but guess about ...

Does anyone know how to calculate compressor efficiency?  we are having 100 hp ingersall rand compressor .its continous process industry. i want to know whether my compressor run ion full load or half load.how ...

air compressor vessel heats up  the air compressor vessel heats up within a 15 minute period we changed the oil and the problem still occurs got any suggestions

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If your compressor say it is 4-1/2 2-1/2 4x 2 ...  If your compressor say it is 4-1/2 2-1/2 4 x 2 what does that mean

I have a compressor copper and I want to know the size

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Can Propane be used instead of air/Nitrogen for tire inflation?  I worked for a nationwide LPG distributor, and learned that the drivers were using LPG to inflate their tires.
(1) I now live in a trailer and always ...

air/hydraulics - use the hydraulics to produce compressed air...  Is it possible to use the hydraulics on an excavator to produce compressed air to be used by an attachment on the excavator? If so, what would be involved ...

August compressor SFA15 over heating & machine shut down  August compressor SFA15
motor power-15KW
motor power-20HP
Bar-10

Screw unit over heating & machine shut down Automatically,

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having an air compressor indoors - is it safe  is it safe to run an air compressor in the house is it safe do they put out any kind of gas that you should not breath

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Starting up a compressor that hasn't been used in years.  My air compressor hasn't been used in over 15 years. It was only used a few times when it was brand new. Is there anything I need to do to it before trying ...

rol air - change motor HP  Can I put a 7hp motor on a role air 7722hk28 that original had a 8hp on it.

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The Justin, the short answer is, yes!...

spluttering compresser - eventually just stops   i have a small AS- compresser bought off ebay, it was running fine for a few weeks but now after running for 5 mins or so it will starts to make a clunking ...

Compressor slows down dramatically when it is...  My 10HP 3PH compressor often slows down dramatically when it is almost up to full pressure.

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Slowing down or bogging ...

a detail on the website - a bit of mis-information  hi, thanks for the most informative and helpful site. just a query - on the connectors page this quote appears : It really is unfortunate for the industry ...

Hitachi EC12 - finding the reset button  I am trying to locate the reset button. On my Hitachi EC12 2HP Compressor

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I have reviewed the manual for the ...

General industry of air compression  Hi Bill, I am conducting a marketing research on a air compression industry in Canada and was hoping to get some of your input. Do you work much with Canadian ...

use a rotary compressor as an engine?  Hello,

I was wondering if it is possible to feed compressed air into the output side of a screw compressor to make it run.

So in fact it becomes ...

Rol-Air shuts down   Turns on for about two minutes then breakers shut down.

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Empty the tank to zero PSI. Plug in and try again.

If ...

titan portoable (wheelbarrel type compresor) 5.5 hp engine wont start.  Seem to be a spark issue. I get a spark with a screwdriver in the plug boot grounded to body of engine. Bought a new plug and no spark same as old plug ...

air compressor electric motor burnt  why air compressor electric motor burnt, type of compressor:atlas copec zr132

its working since sep 2007.there is no electric problem.\

we found ...

Steady relief of compressed air from Air Receiver  We have an Atlas Copco black start (diesel engine driven) compressor that has a relief pressure setting higher than that the pressure setting of our air ...

Speedaire Model 2Z499B (I think)  Hi Bill.

I have an older Speedaire with a 1HP motor. Picture sent... is the same model as mine. It always ran fine but the motor gave out. I purchased ...

compair hydrovane hvo7  over temp cutting out

Anyone know the circumstances that cause a Compair Hydrovane to cut off on thermal?

us air co - need to know what size and speed  Usaco need to know what size and speed ,HP electric motor needed to run it currently has 2 HP craftsman motor dual voltage reversable direction on it ...

atlas xas 97  I start the compressor, it revs full throttle until the pop off blows,I checked the throttle actuator and it's not getting air to the throttle actuator ...

Condensation in a portable sand blaster  I have a large compressor that is installed in a another room in my garage that is unheated in the winter time. It keeps the noise down in the room I'm ...

atlas copco ga75 shuts down with a motor overload fault  about twice a day compressor shuts down with a motor overload fault I can reset and start again but something is going on. I have tightened every wire ...

curtis-toledo - Motor makes popping noise when running  vertical tank 42E97005U serial number. Motor makes popping noise when running

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craftsman 80 gal - wiring it.  wiring it.

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Wiring what? Power cord to pressure switch, pressure switch to motor... what exactly.

What what ...

kellogg ... hard time starting up again then trips the braker! SOOOO I bypassed the pressure   kellogg 325tv pump,I was thinking the pressure switch was bad,or maybe the wiring was too small.

When starting at 0 psi all is good,cuts off at psi ...

Atlas Copco Model GA122 cannot cut-off and discharge air properly once the air full  Dear sir,

I am using Atlas Copco Model GA122 air compressor. My problem now is, after I ON the compressor, when the air full, it does not cut-off properly....

Compressor Atlas Copco GA 75 - quickly too hot of air discharge  Our Compressor quickly too hot of air discharge, and alarm occur when temp 95 degree celcius. We have checked oil level, cooler, and return line, but all ...

quincy - one relief valve is blowing off on one head  qt-15 one relief valve is blowing off on one head the head is much warmer then the one that is not blowing off any idea what is causing this?

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INGERSOLL RAND SSR EP50-PE HIGH AIR END TEMP   SSR EP50-PE GIVES HIGH AIR END TEMP
COMPLETE SERVICE AND CHANGE FILTERS & SEPERATOR ELEMENT BY STILL SAME

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speedaire  it has been working fine, but then today it tripped the breaker, it is trying to start, but will not, i turned the flywheel by hand so it is not siezed,...

I ordered your book The Home Compressor thinking it would have a section on repairing the pressure valve under the head.  I downloaded the entire book and there was not a bit of info on diagnosing the failure of the compressor to build above 40 psi and leaking back through ...

KOBALT  NEEDING A MANUFACTERS DATA REPORT FOR A 4.5 HP 80 GAL 155 PSI ELECTRIC AIR COMPRESSOR

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matching motor rpm with pump - compressor squealing   I bought an 80 gal husky compressor off craigslist. The seller said that the compressor had fallen over and broke the pump, so he replaced with a Harbor ...

don't know, there's no markings ... what Kit do I order and from where?  I was given an Air Compressor belonging to my Father-in-law for over 50yrs, worked fine until a few months; would start fine, yet after a while would slow ...

Tecumseh 5 ton  Have brand new compressor tecumseh. Its a 5 ton for meat case. Rewireed all the wiring everything new breaker. Everything redone. Noe my compressor short ...

80 gallon Craftsman compressor vs 80 gallon Belaire(218V) which is better?  Craftsman Professional Series is made by DevilBliss and MAT...Belaire uses an Italian pump stainless steel reeds/valves and is made in the U.S.A.

Both ...

Can the air compressors be installed on roof??  Our company has got around 6-7 air compressors placed all around the company. We are in the process of installing them together at one place so as to ease ...

craftsman professional - how muck does it cost?  6.5 hp 33gal twin cylinder oilfree.
how muck does it cost?

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can I replace a single stage air compressor pump with a two stage and use the same3.7 hp motor and 60 gallon tank?  I HAVE A COMPRESSOR AND I THINK THE PUMP IS BAD AND I AM LOOKING FOR A REPLACEMENT. I WANT TO KNOW IF I CAN USE A TWO STAGE PUMP TO REPLACE THE SINGLE ...

the compressor hums   the compresor hums then pushes out the re-set button..has always worked great ..2 years old

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rol-air - will not pop off  will not pop off

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Ummmm, Aaron, I'm not quite sure what you mean by this? Could you please post a comment here ...

rolair gas compressor stalls  rolair 19 cfm air compressor stalls when it gose to kick down to idle

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I suspect that it's not stalling,...

KOBELCO KNW1 ~ NEED TO CHANGE THE DIAPHRAGMS  NEED TO CHANGE THE DIAPHRAGMS ON THE 1ST AND 2ND STAGE BALANCE PISTONS

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Ummmm, OK? So what is the question,...

leaking air / don't see my response  I did get a response but I did send an additional question in response.

I do not see a second response. I may have missed it.

stan

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If my rpm speed is too high will that cause my motor to over heat on a 2 stage  I built a 80 gallon compressor using a new 2 stage 29 cfm pump.

I used a brand new Baldor 7.5 hp 1ph 3450 rpm motor.

The pump has a 16.8 in flywheel....

magnum Trips the breaker when I start it up.  Trips the breaker when I start it up.

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Debbie, first thing to check is your power supply. Make sure you are ...

Breaker tripping off when starting A/C  On my A/C unit I have a six-month old compressor, motor and one-month old "contactor". This is the second time this month the breaker has tripped off ...

leaking pressure by the end of the day  My air pressure is leaking air pressure. When I start my compressor and it builds the pressure fine, but by the end of the day it has leaked out. Please ...

DP oil fault   The DP oil fault warning keeps coming on. Replaced oild filter to try to correct fault, but fault still exist.

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Augustus,...

remedies of blowholes in cylinder of air compressor  what is done to remove blowholes in cylinder of air compressor?

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Hello Sanket.

I've looked and looked at ...

Rolair ~ instead of going down to idle mode it shuts off?  4.5 horse(Subaru gas engine) pancake. Almost brand new. Runs fine but when tank gets full the first time instead of going down to idle mode it shuts off?...

Nanjing rotary screw air compressor it compressed excessively  I have installed a Nanjing screw air compressor, made in china, it starts running ok but after 45 second it compressed excessively, and the belts temperature ...

Compressing fog from fog genertor - what happens?  I was wondering if you knew anything about what would happen if one were to run fog from a hot fog machine into a compressor, specifically about what the ...

Compressor overheating - AirPack Model COMP-150-OF(screw type)  Dear Sirs
We use two AirPack compressors Model COMP-150-OF in our factory(salman project in sirri island-IOOC Company) .

Recently one of them had ...

campbell-hausfeld - there was no pressure on the gauge like it did not kick  6hp 60 gallon there was no pressure on the gauge like it did not kick on at 80psi and the breaker was off , i fliped it on and i could here low humming ...

Rol-Air knocking when it's running...  Electric, belt drive,1.5HP motor, Twin cylinders(pistons), 2 air tanks.

Received used Rol-Air compressor had not been well maintained. Oil level was ...

5 hp quincy some times it will slow down  compressor will run fine until it reach about 130 lbs in tank then some timen it will slow down. I thougt it was the motor , put on new one same problem....

kellog 332 compressor - lines that go on top of the head towards the back of compressor are disconnected  I recently purchased a Kellog 332 Air Compressor with a 12 horse power Kohler engine. Two of the lines that go on top of the head towards the back of ...

orifice diameter  Dear sir,

Good day to you.
I have some question of the diameter of orifice.
my airflow is 6 m3/min,but i need the pressure was 7 psi,so what is the ...

i hardly get any air out of my older compressor its belt driven  it spins on a belt and i hardly get any air

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Dave, your post isn't clear to me.

What spins on the belt. Is it the ...

Compressor oil and breathing air  Can I change the oil in my compressor to allow me to use the air in an air-supplied full face respirator? I presume it is not safe to use standard compressor ...

Compressed Air After Cooler savings  I am an entry level Mechanical Engineer!

From a recent energy audit one of the ECRM (Energy Cost Reduction Measure) associated with the Compressors ...

iwata air brush air compressor - voltage issue  iwata compresser i want to change voltage from 110 to 220volt. i live in portugal now and i used a tranformer and it blows so i want to change it..

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gardener denver shaft will not turn  rotary 150 horse compressor shaft will not turn motor is fine

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Verlin, if the motor shaft is turning, and the ...

TANABE H274  Hi, Bill

My compressor is two stage motor driven. There is one time piston damaged. And same thing happed few days ago, i saw smoke coming out from ...

Snap On AC 10120 H 10hp compressor slows down at 145 psi, cut off is 175 or 180 psi  I have a Snap On AC 10120 H 10hp dual cylinder air compressor.

The motor burned out and I replaced it with a refurbished 10 hp motor withe the correct ...

my 35 gallon magnum air compressor will not run  after using my 35 gallon magnum air compressor the motor stopped running and air pressure went down.

Is this a pressure switch problem or the red button ...

Whistle sound when compressor builds pressure  Hi my compressor was left on over night and ran a little hot. I did an oil change and started it up and all is fine but it does make a high pitch whistle ...

compressor shuts down after its hot will not start back up until it cools off for a long period of time   compessor will work for hours but after about 4 hours or so it shuts down and will not work till next day and then same thing

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compressor for air fed mask  what size of compressor should be used with an air fed mask

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One that provides breathable air. A standard air ...

what type of compressor do i have  i know its a reciprocating but the pistons are in two different directions its a gas powered wheel barrow honda motor its not like any i have seen before ...

MOUNTING TO FLOOR / ANCHORS ANTI VIBRATION  LOOKING FOR ANTI-VIBRATION FEET FOR MY INDUSTRIAL AIR COMPRESSOR WITH ANCHORS

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Don, talk to the good folks at ...

air cyinder for tester  I want to drive a shaft (3/4" dia) with about 75 lbs. of force. The motion is strictly back and forth. The catch is that I need it to go about 700 rpm ...

no air coming out of compressor  no air coming out of the compressor when turned on
what is wrong with it

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Are you saying that your air compressor ...

air actuators become irratic afer an hour or so  I have a bottling machine that is all pneumatic. After about an hour of operation the cylinders build up too much pressure and become irratic. I have the ...

How does the idle kick down mechanism work ~ rol air gas powered compressor 5.5hp  The idle kick down does not seem to be working correctly. The engine stays at a constant rpm and struggles and sometimes stall when reaching maximum pressure....

GENERAL ELECTRIC MODLE 4A5W1 (G365953)  MODLE 4A5W1 (G365953) WHAT R P M SHOULD THE COMPRESSER RUN AT AND SHOULD THERE BE A CHECK VALVE IN LINE AFTER THE COMPRESSER BEFORE THE TANK . THANKS CHRIS
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My upright portable room air conditioner doesn't cool. Can it be repaired?  I have a GE portable upright room air conditioner that does not cool any longer, although the motor does run. Can this be repaired and what could the ...

cpt compressor got high discharge temperature and tripped  My working company has a cpt compressor and its main for all utilites. It got tripped due to high discharge temperature. It reaches about 180'C. What will ...

Quincy 350 just rebuilt and not building good pressure.  I am working on a Quincy 350 on a mobile service truck. It is powered by a Wisconsin engine. I have just went through the whole compressor(rings, gaskets,...

compair holman 125 builds air but revs hard and does not slow down  it runs and builds air but revs hard and does not slow down any ideas

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John, the pressure switch system on your ...

IR t-30 compressor 7.5 comes knocking...  Ran fine then started knocking and wont build pressure cant tell where noise is coming from?

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DM, I'm listening ...

High discharge temp melting compressor line  Line going to pressure cut off switch gets so hot it melts the hose running from the tank intake to the pressure switch.

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What type or compressor is most energy efficient?  I heard that Rotary Screw Compressors are more energy efficient then piston compressors. Is this true? Or is this just a sales ploy to sell the more expensive ...

old compressor - could be a 2 stage pump?  my grandfather has an old air comprssor that has united states air compressor co. welded into the fram. I think it may from the early 1900s We were wondering ...

we have no city water to run are power washer   can i use a air compressor to drop the pole for a bulk head on a lake

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Daren, sure you can. Will it work? I haven'...

on off switch does not work  The switch slides back and forth loosly and the compressor runs continiously and has to be unplugged to shut off.

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if there is a way for recycle to use the exhaust smoke to use as a compressed air and what kind of air compressors can be used?  i am working in a company as a engine tester while testing the engine the engine will release the exhaust smoke to utilize the exhaust smoke as a compressed ...

goldblatt wont build presure and it gets very hot  It wont build presure and it gets very hot.

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I don't know the Goldblatt myself, but as a texture sprayer compressor,...

May i know the detail working principle of electric air compressor?   Detail electrical parts with circuit diagram and explanation?

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Hello Kinley...

An electric motor turns a ...

Hobby Easy Revolutionary Nutool  REVOLUTION EASY PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR 1.5HP 3L 8 BAR will not build up any more pressure than 2.5 bar.

Took the head off the pump and it appears ...

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 ...

ATD - This hole is bleeding air all the time  Model;
X500BH60VATD 9864

Works fine except there is a small hole just below the pressure line running from the compressor to the tank. This hole ...

gas powered compressor - can I mount it sideways?  I have a gas powered 15hp 30 gallon compressor in an enclosed trailer. Is it ok to mount it up against the wall of the trailer or can I have it at a 90 ...

Hydrostatic Testing Regulations  I was wondering what CFR or ASME standard covered the frequency of air compressor tank hydrostatic testing.

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Dayton 2 stage Honda Gas Powered Air Compressor  I've just resurrected a Dayton Model BF 210 2 stage (175 psi) air compressor, powered by an 8 HP Honda engine, after it sat unused for probably 5-8 years....

What would cause an air compressor gauge to blow out of the compressor?  While trying to get the moisture out of the lines to the air compressor the gauge blew completely off of the compressor.

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The motor fan.  The motor fan does not turn but electric power runs through it. what is the use of the capacitor.

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Larbi, on a TEFC ...

2nd hand compressor, wont start at all  I've just bought a 2nd hand ABAC 200L 3hp compressor. Before i bought it i viewed it working, filling from empty and then i released the all the pressure ...

Ingersol Rand 250  It starts and runs but as soon as you push the service air button it dies

homemade refrigerant dryer/cooler & pump swap  Bill, I have an old ice-maker sitting in my basement. I was thinking I could convert it into a dryer/cooler by simply running 1/2" copper coiling inside ...

Champion Compressor - Will this motor hold up?  I have a Westinghouse 5 hp motor-1750 Rpm Single phase-15 to 16 amps. Motor pulley is 4 inches. This was on an 80 gallon Sears/ compressor / tank from ...

my air compressor fell over now not working and tripping reset breaker  Hello, I have a brand new air compressor made by Alltrade. It is a 19 gallon upright Electric motor. My son was using it for the second time it was ever ...

Hittachi gas compressor twin tank builds pressure runs good and for no reason at all shuts off every about 2 min and have start it again  Twin tank gas compressor hittachi runs good builds
pressure then alll of a Auden now evry two to four min it just shuts off dies and we have to keep restarting ...

How best to wash and cleana screw compressor onsite  I have numerous screw compressors in my factory. We wipe down the components and blow out the coolers, but due to our manufacturing process and oil leaks ...

what automobiles use vane compressors?  I need to know how many different vehicles use vane a/c compressors.

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Gosh Michael, I haven't a clue. This ...

Rolair portable 1500  Rolair 1500 hpv5 portable 1.5 HP motor

the compressor will not stop running.

it will build up 100 psi past the valve but the tank never gets above ...

GASKET LEAKS - replacement fried  SINGLE STAGE BLISS AIR COMPRESSOR HAS BAD GASKET BY REED VALVE. GASKET IS MADE OF A GRAPHITE TYPE OF MAT'L. WILL TAKE TOO LONG TO GET REPLACEMENT. TRIED ...

force produced with an air cylinder?  I want to use an air cylinder/ actuator to operate a metal shear. How much force will an air cylinder produce @100PSI if the dia. is 2.5 inches and 10 ...

Coleman Powermate BV6548049 piston issue  I wrote about a week ago with a loud squealing noise and slow start up. You said it is most likely a piston ring problem. What type of difficulties are ...

ingersoll rand  1600 cfm pull behind. Compressor starts and then shuts off

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husky - temperature to high  temperature to high

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Andrew.. what? You don't like the temperature where you are? Then move!

Or, if you ...

Devilbiss 3.5 HP electric 20 gal  Compressor fires up to pressure fine. After pressure is reached it cuts out like it is supposed to. When pressure goes below the cut on pressure, motor ...

tamrotor screw compressor intake valve gasket always damaged after runnin for 2 hrs  dear sir, i m a mairne engg,i maintain compressors i wud just like to know abt my screw commpressor by tamrotor, i have recently over hauled the intake ...

air flow requirements for fish  How much airflow (cfm) do I need for 15 000 fishes in a 15 000 gallon.

my email is
manyathelo@gmail.com

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Identifying an old air compressor  I was recently givin and old air compressor that was put up for several years. The compressor still works but I need to identify who made it so I can hopefully ...

atlas copco screw type its stopped working now  it has been making a strugling noise to start but always started but its stopped working now

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Compressor slows down at 100psi  Hello I have made my own air compressor. It is a central pneumatic compressor rated at 145 psi and requires a 5hp motor it is twin cylinder.

The motor ...

leroi 1000 air compressor (pneumatic) ~ trying to understand it better  i want to better understand the controlls and how they operate, regulator,recycle,min.pressure valve and etc. i have been working on them for a year now ...

belts came off - compressor runs OK - why?  15hp two stage compressor. Electric motor was running, but both belts had come off. Put belts back on (a little loose) and compressor works normally. What ...

Iron Horse Air Compressor barely turns - stops at 30 PSI  Helllo,

I have a Iron Force 7.0hp, 60 gallon, model number vt6329.

This compressor is for my home shop and has been around for about 4 or 5 ...

hitachi ~ pressure drops too low before starting  ec12 compressor waits till pressure drops too low before running

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Hi Bob.

Since it's the pressure switch ...

Using a regulator to control capacity of pump manufacture by Kellogg  I recently acquired an old (1953) gas powered air compressor that has a diaphragm type regulator on the air inlet to the pump.

It has a 1/4" line that ...

Tamrotor marine compressors ~ anyone know anything about them?  Its a screw type compressor and it normally operates for abt some minutes and it will off a high temperature alarm. I want to know what the problem is ...

broken on/off switch  broken switch

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Well, you don't waste words, do you? :-)

If the switch is broken, then obviously it needs replacing....

calculate air required for transporting material  material to transport is fly ash
conveying distance is 800 m
quantity 140 TPH

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Hi Vicki.

Good questions....

Air-compressor efficiency ~ what percentage of efficiency?  We are working on a university project with a team of colleagues. We are working our way backwards from a compressed air tank to the energy grid powering ...

Cutting machine using hot compressed air?  design and fabrication of cutting machine using hot compressed air

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Sorry friend, I don't get the question ...

Air compressor pressure switch  On most upright air compressors I have seen there is a small air line (either 1/4" metal or dot plastic tube) running from the side of the tank to to the ...

ssr ingersoll rand   Bleed valve not bleeding normally. It bleeds a slight air. This is the ssr type ingosoll Rand air compressor

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Rio,...

compressor smokes and now doesn't run  just as it finished bringing up the pressure smoke starting coming out and now it doesn't run anymore

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I'm noticing a slight burning smell in the outbound air flow when using the compressor  I'm using it connected to a 30' extension cord...I can see a wire(?) glowing slightly under the plastic cover of the unit..and the smell is obviously from ...

(compressor) over heating (and jumping around)  Hi i have an up right 80 gallon compressor.

When it gets hot it will fill up and start to jump around.

I just replaced the motor besause it burnt ...

(Help reassembling a) Stogermatic Postbox Pressure Switch  The air compressor was not starting. Replaced bad plug, opened pressure switch, rewired poor connection. The switch works fine if you manually lift the ...

New compressor motor smoking....?  just bought a brand new 220 volt 60 gallon air compressor turn it on and runs for approx.10 seconds then motor starts to smoke.should i return the compressor
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my ingersol rand compressor is blowing hot air out of the outlet.  its blowing hot air out of the hose while doing blow outs

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High pitched squealing noise when compressor is running.  Is the squealing noise due to a worn belt or misalignment of the pulley motor. Is it simply a matter of trying to realign the pulleys. Sears no longer ...

my compressor always shuts down on high air end temperature  model no: SSRXP100 - my compressor always shuts down on high air end temperature

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Peters, at the risk of stating ...

Ingersoll Rand compressor model 2475 motor stalls   When turning compressor flywheel with belt off it has a hard spot that you can still turn past by hand but motor will not. If i pull the oil fill plug ...

Air compressors  Hey, my name is Ryan and I'm a student at Edinburgh Napier University and I have been given a project to design the moving parts of a small air compressor ...

My compressor goes off  hi, please i would like to know why my compressor goes off immediately i push the 1minute relay button.

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speed control  how accurate can you control the speed of an air cylinder and what is the repaetability.

I am looking at a speed of approximateley 1.00 per second....

My I.R. 15 HP rotary screw will not load, any HELP?  Have a 2003 Ingersol 15 HP rotary screw. Will not load properly. Have replaced all three parts-( solenoid valve; blowdown valve and pressure switch) and ...

What is the cause of knocking and overheating of the crankcase  what is the cause of knocking and overheating of crankcase of air compressor

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A very warm person inside knocking ...

air pressure taking long time to build after repair  Hi There , firstly great site you run ! Recently the head gasket blew so pressure would not exceed about 40psi so since replacing the gasket the pressure ...

My yardsale bought speedaire air compressor isn't working right!  Ok.i cleaned it up on the tank is the following info.( model# 5700 1A 1) stage) CCW ROT. 3hp. Ser.# 0909871-090159 ).... Pluged it in and it started ...

Compressor blows the house circuit  After the air compressor shuts off after being full, It tries to turn on again to fill up the tank, In doing so it blows the house circuit fuse. It seems ...

COMPRESOR UNIT NOT WORKING/IT JUST SHUT-OFF  Inside braker tripped. I change inside breaker because
it would not reset. After reseting new braker I when
to turn A/C unit on/ Main breaker blew.

I ...

Industrial screw Air Compressor  Dear !
Ihave a Compair 37 KW Screw Air Compressor. I don,t know how to chanege compressor oil within hours.???????
I puchase my compressor by used and ...

What causes compressor to freeze up  compressor runs but no air runs and when looking at outside condesor line is froze.

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Hi mmerlene:

Usually ...

I left my compressor our in the rain, what should I do?   It was a Iwata Power Jet.
I also left it plugged in.
Its a small carry compressor

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Whoops! That's not ...

How does a industrial compressor of output 100 psi works  Pleas explain me with proper block diagrams how a industrial comprssor works.function & operation of ach part,moisture removal,oil rmoval,dust removal ...

What is the cost of air with the following data?  motor power 200 kW,
compressor capacity 970cfm
power cost Rs. 5/kWh
running hours 574 hrs
loading hours 442 hrs.
unloading hours 132 hrs.
efficency ...

MY AIR COMPRESSOR PUMP RUN CW AS I READ IN THE FLYWHEEL.....COULD I RUN CCW WITH GASOLINE MOTOR??  AIR BARE PUMP, I COULD READ IN THE FLYWHEEL THE CW ROTATION....COULD I USE A CCW MOTOR ROTATION???WHAT HAPPEN IF RUN CCW ????

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Unlloader valves and throttle on gas compressor engine   We are restoring a Whiting T2MA car mover and have had no luck on getting in touch with the company. It has a single cylinder gas engine driving a 2 stage ...

Rol air compressor motor dies off at 60 PSI  rol-air gas compressor. Engine shuts down when pressure builds up to about 60psi. Any possible causes?

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Managing humidity and temperature  I am new to compressed air and starting a dry ice cleaning venture in Thailand. I've already learned much from your site, but seek further information....

Air Compressor Motors and Pumps  Just put a new motor on my Sanborn Air Compressor and I am not sure what way the pump is suppose to turn. I have tried it both ways and it builds air both ...

Compressor will not build pressure - filler tube issue  I have a one year old porter cable c6001, 150psi, 17 gal. I dont know why but the filler tube blew out and I replaced it, but cannot seem to get a good ...

Small hand held sears & robuck air compressor & paint gun for sale  we have this old sears hand held air compressor,modle no. 106.15007. mfg.no 111.back when sears & robuck was still together.works good & still runs great....

The motor wont tun unless prompted  if i leave the air compressor together the electric motor wont turn it but if i take the head off and expose the piston chamber the electric motor will ...

Stopped working after move.  I have a 22 Gallon 150 PSI Husky Air Compressor. The Army moved us 2 1/2 years ago. It worked before loading and wouldn't start since. Is there some kind ...

rider ring broken repeatedly  hi...we have a serious problem...every 3 months our air compressor HP rider ring is broken...what can we do to solve this problem??!!!
our zone is very ...

How can i calculate the difference in power consumption in a day (8 hours),if i have two compressores on hand?  Compressor 1:
Max working pressure :9kg/cm2
tank capacity :270liters
FAD :25CFM

Compressor 2:
Max working pressure :9kg/cm2
tank capacity :500liters
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Craftsman 3 hp 20 gal air compressor overheats  The unit overheats in the air piston area after continuous run time.

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Hi E Crockett. Have a look at this page ...

On/Off Auto Switch not working properly;Copper tube from compessor to tank gets very HOT!  Hi,I recently purchased a Speedaire 1Hp Oil-less Direct Drive Compressor(5Z032A)at a sale.Got it home and plugged it in;yes it works,but it seems a little ...

What compresser is this?  its probably 10-15years old.grey in colour,think it 20 gallon portable.5hp electric and pressure switch has two guages on it with one or two knobs.i know ...

Compressor experiencing overload?  Compressor experiencing overlaod?

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Hi Miano. Sorry, but I don't get the question? What is it that I can help ...

How often do I need to replace my diesel air compressor?  I need to make a decision based on new exhaust regulations. So, do I modify the exhaust on compressors that are 12 years old (and presently working ok)...

Compressor tank too hot?  Why is my tank hot? (140F)


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Ummmm? Cause it's sitting in the sun? :-)

I guess you mean that while you ...

rotary screw compressor- IR ssr-15HP  when compressor switches to idle mode,coolant expels from the top of one of the air valves.

What do I check to correct this problem?

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recycling air compressor tanks  how do you recycle air compressor tanks?

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I don't believe there is any exotic metals in compressor tanks. Just ...

What could be the reason of heating up of crank case of balanced opposed piston compressor?  compressor type : balanced opposed compressor
make : kirloskar
incident :oil inside the crank case heated up causing steam of balanced opposed piston ...

Calculating the losses in an air compressor.  Sir,

I want to know the losses in KWH of a compressor having on load time 5.43 min, OFF load time 6.66 min. Compressor receiver volume is 2.83 m3....

Horizontal compressors placed vertically  Can a Horizontal tank compressor be placed vertically? Is there anything that can mess up on the compressor?

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What does short cycle mean?  the compressor keeps going out on short cycle

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Short cycle means that the compressor is turning on and off ...

Why does my refrigerator's compressor gets too hot quickly?  Why does my refrigerator's compressor gets too hot quickly following its starting?

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Merkebu, I am not a refrigeration ...

How to change the belt on a cap 60p-of  Can not get the belt back on

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At the risk of sounding a smart alek, and I'm not trying to be, how did you ...

my compressor will turn on but it dont let out air  i have a truck with air bags.. but the compressors stoped working. they will turn on but the tank wont hold pressure i have token off the hose that contect ...

Electric air compressor trys to run in both directions  when i turn on the compressor it acts as if it is trying to go in both directions and then pops breaker

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Funny,...

Wont start (#40400)  Where is the reset button on the 40400 model. i see the sticker that points to it but there is no button around it.

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compressor stops but electric motor still runs, pressure valves erraitc pop or release pressure  compressor stops but electric motor still runs, pressure valves erraitc pop or release pressure

help

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Hello James....

New motor woes.  I put a new motor on my air Compressors when from 10 to 14 horse now the motor turns Compressors 3 or 4 times then stops

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Air compressor problem  Hello.. I just picked up a Iron Man 5hp 2-stage compressor that the guy said just stopped working. It's 220v and it's on its own breaker. When I plug it ...

Cold air valve "leaks"  I have an older electric motor, 1.5hp, Airmate by Emglo, dual tank compressor. The tanks do not buid pressure, the cold air valve has air constantly coming ...

need an electrical diagram for model 919.162080 compressor  need an electrical diagram for model 919.162080 compressor

can anyone display a diagram for above compressor?

problem in silent compressor starting  I have a silent compressor ...115 Vac ,60 hz.It starts for 2 seconds and shuts off .

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What pressure is ...

speedaire twin cyl,model #decal is blank  decal showing model number is blank,someone probably cleaned it with laquer thinner years ago...However casted block has a triangular shield with7f in ...

AIR IS BUILDING UP IN THE CRANK CASE  I DO NOT KNOW IF, THERE IS A VALVE LEAKING THROUGH, CAUSING THIS CRANK CASE AIR PRESSURE TO BUILD UP AND THEN IT LEAKS OFF, AND THE COMPRESSOR KICKS ON,...

When was this compressor built?  I have a Speedaire compressor Model 1WD64 7.5HP. I am trying to find the year it was built. I have to comply with certain regs and need it for my files....

Rodless air cylinder being semi automated  I am setting up a semi automated spray booth at my company (small company so I am doing it myslef)

I purchased a 6' long rodless air cylinder which ...

Gas Compressor motor shutting down after pressure is reached  When I start my single stage gas compressor it will build up to the set pressure of 120 psi and then the motor will shut down

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I need help identifying an air compressor tank.  Please see the attached picture. Any information on this tank would be much appreciated. Is there any way to tell what is the max PSI for this tank?

Thanks,...

AIr COmp. Excel Spread sheet  Somewhere on this site is an Excell Spreadsheet for sale. On the "rev.1 sheet there is an error at cell D23. It should be =(D23+14.7)/14.7

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Compressor Regulator Switch Rebuild  How do you rebuild the compressor regulator? This is a case of figuring out how it works and I am unable to get it re-assembled. Tips, hints and how ...

Compressor plumbing  Hello, I am having an issue finding information. I'm building a air compressor that will be gas powered and i'm having a heck of a time figuring out what ...

Maintenance requirement and experience of screw compressors  I want know practical maintenance requirement of screw compressors especially in power plant industry
Also i want experience faced both operation and ...

emglo airmate compressor won't stay running  compressor won't stay running

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J, hmmm, a bit more info if possible?

It turns on OK, runs for how long,...

compressor wont kick on sometimes   I have a speedaire 7 1/2 hp two-stage ,with magnetic starter,it has always worked great,then all of a sudden it would act like it didnt want to start ,the ...

Why does air leak through the air filter on the side of the piston?   When I start my air compressor it pumps up but air leaks through the air filter on the left piston but not the right. This is a horizontal air compressor ...

Does Pressure play a role in CFM calculation of air cylinder  Does Pressure play a role in CFM calculation of air cylinder?

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Yes. The coefficient of flow is affected. By how ...

Air compressor suddenly got alot louder  after rebuilding my ch 28 gal compressor it cycled 3 times normaly and on the 4th time it pumped up to 50 pound and suddenly got extremly loud.it now takes ...

Air compressor theoretical issues  A two cylinder reciprocating air compressor, each cylinder having a maximum volume of 600cc (cubic centimetres), operates at a speed of 1500RPM, increasing ...

New Porter Cable pancake compressor regulator  Tank pressure builds to 150 and holds. Regulator knob has no effect and no air comes out.

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The pressure in ...

Speedaire direct drive compressor  on speedaire direct drive 5 hp compressor how do i remove pump from electric motor?

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Marty, I've not done it, so ...

Rol Air air compressor trouble shooting - won't build pressure  rol air compressor gets to 120 and keeps running, just happened out of no where

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Hey Todd. Sorry about the ...

I changed the gauges and now it will not turn on,   I changed the gauges and had to undo the black and white wires (2 of each) and now it will not turn on.
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Your Cylinder Calculator ~ question about accuracy  I purchased your cylinder air consumption calcuator and noticed two tabs at the bottom that calculate air consumption. However they produce very different ...

Rewiring a Speedaire for 220 Volt  Hi,

My compressior is a nice old Speedaire Dayton

Could you tell me what wire to change to make the compressor working on 230V?

Thank you for ...

5hp 60 gallon tank  Starts and will build pressure and compressor seems to lock up and belts squeel. if you shut it off will built back up and do the same thing? help please ...

Honda 8hp Rolair 7722Hk28 Pilot Unloader leaks air to fast   The pilot unloader leaks air to fast which causes the engine to quickly have to kick out of idle and start running at speed to pressurize air tanks.So ...

Why a tap in a compressed air sistem is frozen.  This tap have 3 ways and the air sistem is from a CNC machine

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Bill says...

Hmmmm, pretty broad question with not a lot of ...

trying to date a US AIR COMPRESSOR  I am trying to date an air compressor that my husband bought. It is a US AIR COMPRESSOR MODEL # SA328. I would appreciate any infortmation on manufactor ...

electrical  what size wire to run with 5 hp motor single piston pump 60 gal tank at 200 psi thanks

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Hey Nick.

You are ...

Does a3-8 hp compressor needs vibration isolation?  Does a3-8 hp compressor needs vibration isolation?

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Bill says...

Paul, do you mean at 3/8 HP, or what?

Regardless,...

Can I stand up a horizontal oiless compressor?  I have a small horizontal CH air compressor. It has 2 wheels on back and handle on front. I had to rearrange my workshop and now do not have room for ...

Head gasket keeps blowing  I have a CH Air Compressor FL-3503-00,

After blowing 2 gaskets, I check the check valve, it was ok, so I cleaned it.

Then I took the head and ...

High temperature on compressor  I just acquired a Thomas t-2817 wheelbarrow style compressor from a friend. It is not oil lubed- but the kind I don't understand instead! Well, my buddy ...

can i run a 6gallon compressor on a generator? if so what size do i need? thanks.  I have a 6 gallon pancake compressor and I'm working where there is no power. I read that it is not good to run a compressor on a generator. Is this true?...

Photoelectric switch sensor & Solenoid valve  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,...

Hitachi EC12 Portable Electric 2hp Air Compressor runs slow and intermittently.  My Hitachi EC12 Air Compressor pumps very slowly when first turned on, it sometimes will and sometimes won't pressure up to 125 PSI, it will on rare occasions ...

Hitachi EC12 Portable Electric 2hp Air Compressor runs slow and intermittently.  My Hitachi EC12 Air Compressor pumps very slowly when first turned on, it sometimes will and sometimes won't pressure up to 125 PSI, it will on rare occasions ...

Kobalt, Oil-lees Air compressor,1.5 HP  I have a Kobalt 1.5 HP...Oil-less and when it get hot it stops...and I cannot restart it until it cool off

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When ...

Now much is a 3hp craftsman compresor worth / for sale!  It's a craftsman that is in great shape.

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Hello Edgar.

I had a page up on this site where folks could post ...

Replacing a damaged piston.  I recently received a speedair model #4B233C that has a damaged piston. I am wondering if it is easy to replace the piston or purchase a new pump? I am ...

dewalt 55270  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 ...

Humidity affects compressor efficiency?  How much will higher humidity affect the actual output of my compressor? Example of a 1000 scfm system.

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air compressor motor starting  I have a craftsman air compressor that is 5.5hp 120 volts. It is plugged in to a dedicated 20 amp 120 volt circuit directly off a circuit breaker box on ...

About VT-6 air compressor with diesel engine  I would like to know more about vt-6 air compressors. What are the parts are there in it. How can I maintain it to get good working condition? Could you ...

Abusing a Makita MAC700 for home use  A few years ago, I bought a Makita MAC700 because I wanted a quieter compressor. I soon moved from a house to an apartment, so I never got to use it; I ...

Balanced opposed piston compressor  i am working wiht balanced opposed piston compressor, thses few days i am exprencing with loading of the compressor.
the following are the maintenance ...

craftsman air compressor  plugged in and nothing happens

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Bill says...

That's not good, Larry.

Here's things to check:

Check for an on/off ...

What is the maximum psi air can be compressed?  I have seen air compressors with a 6000 psi rating but was wondering what is the maximum air can be compressed.

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Compressor will fill, stop at 50-60 pounds, then will not recharge  Craftsman 3 gallon 1.5 hp compressor. 2 years old, used rarely. It will charge up to about 50-60 pounds, then cut out. If used, the motor won't come ...

Is this drier big enough to handle a 200 HP air compressor?  Is a 400 cfm Refrigerant Air Dryer big enough to handle a 200 HP air compressor?

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Hi Rob:

As a rule of ...

How do i convert my exisisting air compressor to a silent air compressor?  i own a campbell hausefeild portable air compressor. as anyone knows they are quite loud. i know a little bit about making this thing into a silent compressor,...

Rol-Air Model # H15312K100  Guy's this Rol-Air compressor is killing me. Ever since I have had this thing it has been a nightmare! The unit sits in a 88 thousand sqft warehouse with ...

Compressor throttles up when is should throttle down  I have a rigid twin stack wheel barrow compressor. When the pressure builds to 140 lps, the unloader releases air and the engine will throttle up.

When ...

air compressor will not run  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 ...

Converting a single cylinder compressor into a twin cylinder unit.  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 ...

Question about gauge  Does the gauge on a regulator typically measure psi or psig?



Bill says...

The gauges one would typically use are PSIG, which stands for ...

Where is the serial number  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 ...

signal line  I recently purchased an ingersoll rand air compressor. 2stage, 5 hp, single phase. It seems in good shape, and wired correctly. Pneumatically, I have ...

dayton speedaire home compressor  The compressor is a small 10 gallon horizontal tank 120VAC model that is used to power small air tools etc. It has worked great for 5-6 years and recently ...

Is electrical supply frequency critical to air compressor  230 volts 50 Hz air compressor connected to supply of 220 volts 60 Hz. i noticed after a period the air compressor is tripping off due to over heating,...

Ok, got a question about rewiring a compressor  i have an extra compressor in my garage at home, (as i use my large belt compressor)

it is a 110volt 15 amp, 2.5 gallon

i was thinking about putting ...

Paasche D500 just died =(  Hi! My small and noisy Paasche D500 (the little red one) just passed away last Friday 1st Jan at 10pm...it worked OK for almost 4 years but then stopped ...

Freeze warning and reciprocating compressor  I have a Quincy QT-5 reciprocating compressor. Located in Texas we are expecting below freezing temperatures for over 36 hours which is unusual. What should ...

Can I run a compressor pump with a smaller rated motor?  Can I run a 10 HP compressor pump with a 7.5 HP motor by for instance, using a smaller motor pulley? This would run the pump at a lower speed which would ...

Calculating Air Cooler / Oil Cooler  How calculate the correct Coolers ( Number of tube & size of tube ) & Fan size fit in to Air Compressors Or any System Flow.



Bill says...

Hello ...

Repair Air End For Screw Compressor  How start to repair Airend for screw compressor, like change the bearing, adjust clearnce..etc



Bill says...

Gosh Mina, that's a pretty tall ...

Bought a pancake compressor fron sears/china product  My husband opened this up and let it run for only a few seconds in the house. Now has a headache for 4 days . after reading the manual it says toxic air,...

What is the low end of temperatue to operate an air compressor?  My air compressor is located outside the temperature is in the teens. What special precautions should I take.



Bill says... howdy.

No electro-...

Pressure Tank Manufacturers Data Report  I am looking for a Manufacturers Data Report for an air receiver Ser# 1553308, the reason is I have to file an installation permit with the Sask gov. Can ...

Model 4b221 builds pressure slowly  Compressor runs, but air pressure builds very slow... Replaced the pump a few years ago with a 4b247 which is the replacement for the original 4b245.. Thinking ...

Motor over load  I have just picked up a used 3Z497 2 stage unit.
It is wired 460 volt and upon initial start up in my plant it was tripping the motor starter overloads....

Working and constructional details of compressors?  sir,
i want to know the construction, design, working details of air compressors. And my email is sasidharcec@gmail.com



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Hello ...

Installed a new motor on Sanborn Air Compressor / ned wiring diagram  Need a wiring diagram to wire pressure switch to new motor?



Bill says....

Hello John. I can't help you, unfortunately.

Most pressure ...

Pressure switch and motor  Hi

I have 30 Hp ( 22kW) compressor.3 phase ( 10 Bar) (Model V 3.0/10) and Double tank with 300 L sizes.

My problem is When cut out pressure reach ...

4HP Craftsman air compressor  I would like to change the Motor from 230V to 120V. The motor is a century AC motor # 8-158629-03. It does not allow me to just switch the wiring. What ...

Changing a fan pressure switch on a refrigerant dryer.  Do you close service valve with compressor running or with it off?



Bill says...

Joe, sorry, I don't service refrigerant dryers so I don'...

"The Bull" by Rol Air - Air Compressor just quit  I have a "The Bull" by Rol Air. In cold temp it was slow to build up RPM (5 sec) then it ran fine. Oil and maintenance are all good. Now last week in about ...

AIR VENTING OUT OF THE CRANKCASE  THE PRESSURE REGULATOR CONTACTS STUCK OVER THE HOLIDAY AND NOW I HAVE AIR VENTING OUT OF THE CRANKCASE. IT IS A SPEEDAIRE, MODEL 5Z687A2.



Bill ...

Free Air Uploader  Hello,
I am wondering if you know of anywhere I can find a sketch or photo of a free air uploader. Any suggestions?



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Hello ...

DIY WATER REMOVAL FROM COMPRESSED AIR  DESIGN INEXPENSIVE AIR REMOVAL SYSTEM FOR PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR. TOOLS AVAILIBLE; TIG WELDER ,PLASMA CUTTER , COMPLETE WOOD WORKING SHOP PRETTY MUCH ...

air compressor - constant release of pressure through the upload valve  i have a constant release of pressure through the upload valve, it slowly increses upto about 120 psi, the motor cuts out then back in to replace the lost ...

Automotive Air Compressors for Air Conditioners  Whats the difference between factory installed automotive air compressors and dealer installed air compressors?



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Hey ...

High air end temperature   Reasons and remedy for high air end temperature please.

the compressor details
electric motor driven single stage screw compressor
maker : ingresoll ...

Year of compressor  what year is this? s/n# c112478



Bill says...

Hi Eric. It's 2009! :-)

Sorry, even with the compressor name along with the serial number,...

Dry Compressed Air for Cold Areas  The water still left in the compressed air in the system gets frozen overnight, maybe to 10 degrees F. The ice then cracks all kinds of pneumatic brakes,...

Water in the air lines  Hey there. I work at a big dealership in the service department. There are about 15 techs that use air tools.

Through out the day we may get the ...

The role of actuator in automatIon  I want to learn the use of air actuator in automation.

And also know how it works ?



Bill says...

Hi Gohil.

The air actuator is what ...

How to convert r404a to r22 on air dryers  i want to convert my 460v 3ph Ingersoll Rand air dryer from 460v 3 ph to 115v single phaze. Currently running r404a. Will i need to convert to say R22 ...

What is the direction of rotation for the compressor motor?  Replacing the motor and need to know the rotation of the motor.



Bill says...

I can't tell you for sure on your motor. My motor shaft turns ...

Timing Device  I've developed several test fixtures that use our house compressed air.

Without reinventing the wheel I'm trying to find an "Off-The-Shelf in-line timing ...

What year was my air compressor made?  Model mk863 serial number 516 it is united states air compressor company of Cleveland Ohio. It has a flat belt. The tank has 1930 as a build date. I has ...

Weight of compressed air tank  what will a 200 gal air tank weigh after its been filled. 125psi.



Bill says....huh?

Will it weigh more than a 200 gallon air tank that's ...

RV compressor not working right.  I have a air compressor on my rv to push out the rooms.....it will not build up sufficient pressure to move the rooms like it use to....is there a need ...

Air is coming out of the oil plug during operation  When I use the air compressor after it shuts off I can hear and feel air coming out of the plug for the oil. My oil plug is vented and has to small holes ...

What is the difference between....?  What's the difference between a single phase and a dual phase compressor?



Bill wonders...

Hello anonymous. Thank you for writing in.

I'...

Three cylinder compressors  How do you hook the cylinders together?



Bill says... huh?

Hi Gayla Harvey, and thanks for writing in.

I don't have any idea what it is ...

Compressor makes a clanging sound  First my small 3 gallon compressor started filling with an irregular pitch - it would fill with a high pitch sound then switch to a low (or muffled sound)...

Ingersol rand SSR 200 hp, oil comming out of inlet filters !  The compressor starts but amp load is 1000 amps, because of this it will not allow it to pull in the run starter. the intelisis control does not sense ...

air leakage to crancase,  We have tanabe H264 air compressor on our vessel, there is an air leakage to crancase, air and oil are coming together from the air breather, all components ...

Help wiring a cord to a 220 Volt pressure switch.  i have a dewalt/ emglo 8gal dual voltage compresor. it is set up and running on 11ov. I would like to run 220 on my generator.

The compresor motor ...

Speedaire rodless cylinder.  NEED A SPEEDAIRE RODLESS CYLINDER CAN YOU HELP?



Bill ponders...

Hi Richard.

Sorry, but I didn't even know that Speedaire offered rodless ...

Compress air flow measure question  Hello,my name is Richard ,my question is:

1.How to measure swinging compressed air flow for 1m3/h to 30m3/h.W

hen the air flow is low,the meter ...

water block  we are using three air compressors for desired output.and water blocking is shown in our equipment,we want to know that can we connect to single out put ...

Why do we prefer horizontal type compressor than vertical ones.  Generally i have seen horizontal type of compressors than vertical one, what is the difference between these two and which one is better?



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Compressor won't run  Motor runs but not the compressor.



Bill answers...

Hi Phil, and thank you for visiting this website and for writing in.

Compressor won'...

Why does my air compressor motor run fast then slow  I have a devilbiss 2 Stage 5 hp compressor. while it's running compressor sounds like it goes faster then it slows down for a couple seconds then goes ...

My compressor vibrates too much. Causes the belt to flop around and eventually falls off.  The single piston compressor has a 3/4 HP motor. New motor, new pulley, new belt. The air compressor is about one year old. I have check the alignment ...

Can I use compressed air to pressurise a control panel.  My customer manufactures cement based products for the construction industry.

He has dust extraction throughout the plant but the electrical control ...

Help identifying an unknown compressor?  Hi again Bill, many thanks for answering my oil question, just a couple more for you.

I salvaged a compressor from a barn clearance near me and took ...

Coalescent filter vs. mist seperators  What is the difference between coalescent filter and mist separators. When and/or why should one be used over the other?



Bill answers...

Hello ...

Compressor motor quit after getting wet - why?  Why did my running motor(120v/60HZ) quit working after being ran in the sprinkling rain for just a few minutes.

i HAVE A HUSKY 100 max psi air compressor ...

What append if i have water (condensate) in my air?  I would like know if micro-organisms cant grow in an air pipe?

This air pipe is use for empty a asceptic tank.



Bill answers...

Bonjour ...

How to wire air compressor  Wire from pressure switch to transfer switch to motor?



Bill answers...

Hello A J Elder and thanks for writing in.

The wiring of the ...

Tell what type of compressor.  Hi,

The website is great and I got lots of info from it, great job!

I have a question, when you look at a compressor, how can you tell what type ...

Air Compressor Pressure Loss - What are the causes  What are the causes of pressure loss in an air compressor???



Bill answers...

I think I need to better understand the question. Are you asking ...

Bleeding (draining) the air - does it really make a difference if I use it one day  My dad yells at me for using the air compressor because some times I forget to drain the air.

He says ..." The second you are done filling the tire ...

Why does my compressor's copper line get hot?  My air compressor has a copper line on it and after it had been running for a long period of time the copper line was very hot - melted my rubber air hose....

Autos on compressed air?  How's our tech coming along for running cars on compressed air ??

We soon should be able to build solar panels into hoods,roofs etc.

These new Ion ...