by Darnell(Honolulu, Hawaii) I have Oil and an oily smell in the tank drain water? When I drain the air…
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Pressure relief valve opens on air compressor
PRV pops every 1/2 second until compressor turns off. by Michael(Dallas) Hello, my tank which max at 175 psi, will…
Maintenance issues on Craftsman compressors
How to rewire a 3.5 hp 15 Gal Model 919.152912 for 220v by Tim(Ridgecrest, CA) I have a 16 year…
Converting compressor motor voltage
Convert 110/220 110 wire to make 220? by Wendell Cornelius(Guntersville,Al) I just bought a 30 gal Kobalt from Lowes that…
Can’t turn regulator knob on brand new Windstorm by Sparmax
by BC(San Antonio, TX, USA) I am new to using compressors and have a brand new Windstorm compressor. I have…
Broken Compressor Pressure Switch Wiring
Can you provide guidance for wiring pressure switch? by michael ramphal(florida) It’s for a husky m#h27508uwk year manf 2004? ________________…
Can I change a 220 volt wall plug to a 110 plug on my compressor
My compressor has a 220v wall plug will it hurt to change to 110v plug and how do i do…
Motor specifications for IR T30 single phase? Ingersoll Rand
What are the motor specs are needed to convert IR T-30 to single phase? by Chris(Pittsburgh, PA) I bought an…
IR 10T – T30 15TM Air Compressor Rotation Direction? Ingersoll Rand
by Bim Rowley(South Windsor, CT) We bought an IR 10T-T30 15TM Air Compressor. It is 3 phase and we don’t…
Please help identify this Ingersoll Rand 4000
by Mark N(Apopka FL USA) Please help identify this Rand 4000 80 gal 2 stage 5 hp compressor. I need…
Ingersoll Rand IR type 30 head bolt torque is?
by Joe(Milwaukee WI) I am replacing the head gaskets & finger valves on an IR type 30, model 242. In…
Compressor tank pressure margins
Compressor tank pressure margins Craftsman (Devilbiss) by Mike(Kansas City) I have a Craftsman (Devilbiss) single stage oil-free compressor, about 12…
Oil change in old Sear air compressor
Compressor oil change ~ old Sears 106.153991 air compressor I have 20+ yrs old sears 2hp mo.# 106.153991. Would like…
Increasing Air compressor tank pressure
Tank Pressure – Is there anyway of increasing the tank pressure to 150 or 200 lbs? I recently renovated an…
Titan set screw will not hold key way and pulley flies off
by Jeffery a Leighton(North Conway NH ) We have a new Titan tac-2t wheel barrel compressor. The pulley on engine…
R30D unload air out of the Governor housing
by Tim(Denver) We recently rebuilt the top end of the cylinder valves and the compressor was working properly. After a…
Tap size for a 1/4 inch air fitting?
by david(mooresville nc USA) What size tap is used to tap a hole for a 1/4 inch air fitting? _______________________…
Info on a 1978 Sears-DeVilbiss-Doerr air compressor
I recently inherited what appears to be a 1978 Sears/DeVilbiss/Doerr air compressor. by J.W. Wooten (Bulverde, Texas US) The pump,…
Info on unidentified Kellogg American break shoe compressor
by Scott Hineman(Enterprise WV) Hi I am so glad I found ur page. I have been looking for a month…
Sears 1 HP 12 gallon compressor with head pressure issues
by Joe(Virginia) Hi, and thanks for your site – full of valuable information! I have an elderly Sears compressor that…
Connect 3/8 hose to 1/4 air compressor
by Vance(Fairfax, VA) Hello, how do I connect a 3/8″ air hose to my 1/4″ port 6gal air compressor? Do…
Info on vintage air compressor
by Walt(Colorado) Looking for anything I could find on this vintage air compressor please. I received this older compressor and…
Unloader valve leaks when compressor running?
by joe(ogilvie, mn) Unloader valve only leaks while compressor is running? _________________ Joe, the air compressor unloader valve is supposed…
Jim Graham
My friend and mentor fought with ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig’s disease) for many years. It finally…
RA250E20 User Manual?
Hi, I finally found a 20 gallon horizontal tank for this compressor head for $50. Between that and the fittings,…
Need assistance to rebuild this air compressor
by Ben(North Augusta SC) Can not locate any identifying numbers to rebuild my compressor. Hope you are the one I…
Air compressor loses pressure quickly
by Kathryn(Ohio) I have a 6 gallon 2.5 HP air compressor purchased about a year ago and previously used with…
Plastic Tube Hose Line Comes Off The Pressure Switch – Keeps Blowing Off
Everything is working well on the compressor when all of a sudden the line blows off the pressure switch on…
Sears air compressor pressure switch issues
by Mike Want to make repairs to an older Sears Air compressor but pressure switch is no longer available? I…
Help Identifying old Pump for Parts
by Jordan Siwicki(Rochester NY USA) Hi. I have searched and searched and searched and cant seem to find anything of…
Any Ideas Who made this pump?
by Evan W.(Spokane) It is 2 stage / 4 cylinder; no obvious patent number visible, a hand stamped number ”…