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Category: Air Compressor Troubleshooting
Air Compressor Repair – DIY Repair or Replace?
Compressed air systems are the backbone of many industrial applications. They provide consistent responsive power to end-use applications. It’s one…
Scroll Air Compressor Troubleshooting Guide
Scroll air compressors are positive-displacement type compressors that are commonly used in various applications. Of course, from time to time,…
Air Compressor Unloader Valve Explained, Adjustment & Common Problems
On a reciprocating, rotary screw, and even fossil fuel air compressors, compressed air can be trapped over the piston when…
Air Compressor Troubleshooting, Solutions, Common Problems & Causes
Is your air compressor not working? Whether the problem is electrical, the motor, the regulators, or the valves, determine why…
Model 921.153101 Craftsman Air Compressor Troubleshooting Support
Question by Ron (St. Gabriel, La.) I have a model 921.153101, 1 hp, 3 gal, 125psi compressor. It will only…
Rotary Screw Air Compressor Troubleshooting Guide
Rotary screw air compressors are very common compressors available in today’s market. They are used for a wide variety of…
Compressed Air Leaks – How to Find and Fix Leaks in Compressed Air System
Compressed air leaks are very common within compressed air systems and if left unattended, can leave you wasting a lot…
Sanborn Magna Force 3hp air compressor that no longer runs
I have a Sanborn air compressor Magna Force 3hp that no longer runs. It’s no longer working due to something…
Ingersoll Rand SS-5 Air Compressor Belt Slipping
My compressor is an Ingersoll Rand SS-5 a 5 hp Electric. The problem I am encountering is that it pumps…
Repair a Sanborn Model 500A60 belt drive air compressor
I am trying to repair a Sanborn air compressor Model 500A60 belt drive. We got a number of leaks fixed…
60 Gallon Husky burning up switch contacts
Terry Mooneyham, May 2019 – 60 Gallon Husky burning up switch contacts: Hello bought a used 60 gallon husky compressor…
Troubleshooting Multiple Issues With Kobalt F226VWLVP Air Compressor
I bought this compressor about 8 years ago. Use once a month on average for car and bike tires, etc.…
Air Compressor Pressure Regulator Troubleshooting – Replace, Repair or Fix
Air compressor pressure regulators are prone to troubleshooting issues, whether they need repairing or replacing. This page will provide you…
Can 1/3 hp air brush compressor handle a 5 gallon tank?
Can 1/3 hp air brush compressor handle a 5 gallon tank? I bought a badger 480-2 airbrush compressor. The 4…
Trouble Removing Cover On Bostitch CAP60P OF Air Compressor – Solved
Linda L Bonnell Hi I’m trying to remove case from Bostitch air compressor….CAP60P. Any suggestions? Pics? by: Bill If you…
Clarke Rebel 60 240v capacitor casing has melted
by Mark(Manchester) I have a Clarke Rebel 60 240v with a 2.5 HP motor. The capacitor is faulty and the…
Impact wrench has loss of pressure during use
I bought an impact wrench, and love it. However, I have a 50 gallon Sears compressor, about 5 yrs old,…
BelAire engine shuts down when unloader engaged
by Chris (Goldsboro, NC) I have a Kholer 14 HP 429 cc engine model number CH440 Spec number CH440-3031 on…
Need Information About a Different Brand of Air Compressor? [GUIDE]
Do you need information about a different brand of air compressor, one that is not currently featured on my website…
Broken Compressor Pressure Switch Manifold
It was while locating a steady compressed air leak on the air compressor that I found I had a broken…
PVC Pipe is Swelling and Bursting
The following question about PVC pipe swelling and bursting arrived here recently. The visitor wrote “The 15 hp compressor feeds…
Ingersoll Rand P-185 Air Compressor ran out of fuel and now won’t start
by Rick (Greenwood In. Usa) Can I bleed the fuel system or is there a pump somewhere? ____________________________________________ Ran out…
Power for a Wayne – Leroi Dresser 440A Air Compressor
by Chris Gockley(Schenectady, NY, USA) I have a Wayne Compressor with a Leroi Dresser pump model 440A. I bought it…
Central Pneumatic model 40400 Air Compressor will not start
by Don(Spokane, WA) It’s a CENTRAL PNEUMATIC AIR COMPRESSOR 2 HP-8 GALLON model 40400 I need to know what to…
Air Compressor Will Not Stop Running
The air compressor will not stop running. Not only is this annoying in that if you have to pull the…
Central Pneumatic air compressor problems
My 94667 compressor leaks oil? by Dean(Waxhaw, NC) The unit seems to work fine but the compressor leaks oil and…
Oil In The Air In An Ingersoll Rand EP50SE Rotary Air Compressor
by Martin(Marietta, Ga. USA) We have a Ingersoll Rand EP50SE (rotary screw) that runs our pneumatic equipment. Recently, if I…
Compressor motor start capacitor is blowing
by Kipp(Catskill , NY) It’s a 5hp GE 1phase/220v compresses motor mounted on an 80gal vertical tank with single stage…
Grimmer Schmidt mono compressor wont hold pressure
by mitchel(edon ohio usa) I’ve got a 105 cfm grimmer Schmidt mono compressor. I’ve replaced a 413 dollar part like…
PRV keeps cracking open
by Tom(Stuart, Fl. USA) I have a central pneumatic 6 gallon 150 psi air compressor. The prv began to blow…