Robert Matthews(NC) I am running a Craftsman Single Cylinder Oil Free 6hp 30 gal compressor (8.6 scfm at 40 psi…
Category: Air Compressor Troubleshooting
Compressed Air Regulator knob won’t turn? HELP
by Dave(Florence, Mass) I own a Bostitch 6-gallon compressor – reconditioned. Using it for the first time. The regulator knob…
Air Compressor Won’t Reach Cut-Out Pressure Troubleshooting
When your compressed air system fails to reach sufficient pressure for any given application – whether that be auto body…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
150 PSI Porter Cable compressor doesn’t stop
by marcell(seattle) Porter Cable is running, will not stop, i have to turn off to stop. plz halp,,________________________________ Hello Marcell.…
Central Pneumatic Model 40400 – User Support & Info – Ask Here
The Central Pneumatic Model 44400 air compressor is one model of the Central Pneumatic house brand sold by Harbor Freight…
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…
Air Compressor Blowing Air Out Intake? Problem Solved!
What does it mean when there is air blowing out of intake on an air compressor, and how do you…
Electrical Troubleshooting Compressors – Community Support & Information
Performing electrical troubleshooting on air compressors can be complex. Even though for well over a decade now I, and many…
Central Pneumatic Model 94667 – Support & Information
The Central Pneumatic model 94667 air compressor has a 21 gallon vertical tank. The maximum air pressure for this compressor…
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…
Compressor Motor Problems
Questions about compressor motor issues and how to deal with compressor motor problems, are cropping up more and more from…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Porter Cable C2002 compressor keeps short cycling
by Clarence McMahan (Strafford, MO USA) I have a porter cable 6-gallon pancake compressor c2002. As I’m using the tank,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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??…
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.…
Hydrovane setup help
by marc erasmus(cape town south africa) Hi Guys, I have been given a hydrovane 15 and am wanting to set…
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…
