Badger 180-12 won't auto shut-off

by Dave
(Farmington, Maine)

Badger 180-12 cut out specifications

Badger 180-12 cut out specifications

Hi Bill,


My Badger 180-12 no longer has an auto-shutoff. When I turn it on, the compressor runs continuously until I turn it off. It will still push air through my airbrushed but I have some safety concerns with letting it run continuously.

I have had this compressor for a number of years but I can't say that I have worked it too hard. It goes for long periods of time unused.

Possibly unrelated, I disassembled the regulator/water trap last night and say that there was some corrosion in the fitting that goes between the compressor and regulator.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Dave

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Aug 27, 2016
 Badger 180-12 not shutting off
by: Bill

This compressor shuts off at a certain pressure.

If the pressure never gets to that pressure setting, the compressor will run until it overheats and shuts down.

These issues are fully covered on the troubleshooting pages of this site. Please check them out and if you still require assistance, add a comment here.

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