by Clarence McMahan (Strafford, MO USA) I have a porter cable 6-gallon pancake compressor c2002. As I’m using the tank,…
Category: Air Compressor Troubleshooting
Ingersoll-Rand T30 compressor draws over amps
I have an Ingersoll-Rand T30 Model 2340, two stage industrial air compressor, 5 HP, 230 volt, single phase. With new…
I can’t locate the check valve on my LeRoi Dresser air compressor
by Tim(Duncannon PA USA) Hi, I have an older LeRoi 80 gallon air compressor with a Dresser 500 2 stage…
Ingersoll p185 running hot & oil is now dark
by joseph hanselman (Victoria, tx) Hello I have a 185 that is doing similar actions as others. Have done a…
High pressure build up in crankcase of Clarke compressor
by ralston mills(kingston jamaica) I have high pressure building up in crankcase of my clark rebel 50 air compressor? _____________________________…
Changing Compressor Motor Voltages
My sincere thanks to Terry from East Texas for information on changing compressor motor voltages. I am always delighted to…
Issues with a Newman 5 HP air compressor
by Steven(Menasha, WI USA) So this was a “barn find” that I would like to use to do some painting…
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…
Unloader not functioning (or not present)? Help & Support Thread
by Lindsy(OKC) I acquired this compressor a while ago. It starts and runs and fills up the tank normally. When…
Filling time changing on an IR T30 242 80 gallons tank
by Lahouache(France) Hi! I bought 1 month ago an IR compressor 2 stages from 1979, Type 30 model 242, tank…
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…
Old champion air compressor bleeds out air
by Jake Neilson(Lakemoor IL) Hi Bill, what I mean by air bleeding is that as soon as it hits 150psi…
Quincy compressor showing dewpoint fault
We have Quincy compressor showing dewpoint fault and air is blowing out of the “water” valve The Quincy compressor registered…
Hydrovane setup help
by marc erasmus(cape town south africa) Hi Guys, I have been given a hydrovane 15 and am wanting to set…
Oil leaking from Central Pneumatic 95386 gasket
by Alfred(Glendale,CA, USA) I have 2 HP , 8 Gallon, 115 PSI Portable Air Compressor Modell # 95386 CENTRAL PNEUMATIC.…
Kaeser sm 11 fault code of DM 1
by jon (Hampton NH 03844) Getting an fault code of DM 1 on a Kaeser SM11. What does this mean??…
Fix a Pressure Relief Valve
Evidently you can fix a pressure relief valve. I am appreciative of Jim who posted the following information on this…
Belt slips on Kobalt air compressor model # 215914
by george wesson (homosassa, fl. usa) I have a complaint about my 215914. How do i adjust my belt on…
Air Compressor Motor Sparking & Smoking Troubleshooting Help & Support
Are you having issues with your air compressor motor sparking and smoking? Here are some examples of why this could…
Nail Gun Not Shooting Nails – Nail Gun Just Blows Air – Solution & Causes
When a nail gets caught in the nail gun or strikes an object and diverts, your nail gun can easily…
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…
Kobalt Air Compressor Troubleshooting Problems, Possible Causes & Solutions
Kobalt air compressors are popular air compressors in today’s market as they’re Lowes’s in-house brand of compressors. One thing with…
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…
Smith Tow Behind Air Compressor Will Not Idle, Runs Flat Out?
I have a just bought a smith 100D 100 cfm 125psi 302 ford, tow behind compressor .As soon as it…
Air Compressor Parts List – Identifying & Finding Parts For Your Air Compressor
While all compressors do the same thing, intake free air and turn it into the energy source known as compressed…
Ingersoll Rand Compressor Fault Codes – Ingersoll Rand Air Compressor Troubleshooting
A common problem with Ingersoll Rand air compressors is Ingersoll Rand compressor fault codes. This article will provide you with…
Compressor Motor Problems
Questions about compressor motor issues and how to deal with compressor motor problems, are cropping up more and more from…
DeWalt D55146 leaks air around Regulator knob
What’s the fix for DeWalt D55146 that leaks air around Regulator knob by John Harrell(Orange, Texas) I have a DeWalt…
Central Pneumatic Model 47065 – User Support & Info – Ask Here
The Central Pneumatic air compressor model 47065 is another model of air compressor sold by Harbor Freight. It was sold…