When your compressed air system fails to reach sufficient pressure for any given application – whether that be auto body…
Category: Air Compressor Troubleshooting
Rotary Vane Air Compressor Troubleshooting
Rotary vane air compressors are efficient, durable, and cost-effective machines, but like any machine, they can undergo wear and tear…
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,…
Centrifugal Air Compressor Troubleshooting Guide
Centrifugal air compressors are powerful machines that involve a lot of individual parts/components that make up their system. Of course,…
Rotary Screw Air Compressor Troubleshooting Guide
Rotary screw air compressors are very common compressors available on today’s market. They are used for a wide variety of…
Reciprocating Air Compressor Troubleshooting Guide
Reciprocating air compressors are powerful machines that involve a lot of individual parts/components that make up their system. Of course,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
Air Compressor Troubleshooting Check Valve – Clean, Test, Fix, Repair
Compressor tank check valves fail from time to time. Here are some troubleshooting tips for buying a replacement compressor tank…
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,…
318v IMC belair hums on start up
by Richard (Canton,ga) IMC belair standup compressor, 318v IMC. Belaire hums on start up, got it wired straight to the…
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…
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…
Sanborn 5hp 60 gal Magna force oil level check
by Karl(Belleville Michigan) My Sanborn air compressor 5hp 60 gal magma force owners manual has poor description on oil level…
DeWalt D55146 compressor builds pressure very slowly
by Ray H(wenatchee Wa) Hello and thanks for taking my question. I have a dewalt D15546 4.5 gallon 1.8hp air…