An air compressor that will not build pressure is a very common problem amongst compressed air users. The compressor runs,…
Air Compressor Will Not Start – Troubleshooting, Tips & Tricks
There are many types of air compressors in use around North America, and though many of them look different than…
Sanborn Air Compressors Help & Information
Sanborn air compressors have been around for a while, changing ownership quite regularly during this course. This article will aim…
Pages by Air Compressor Brand Providing Specific Brand Help & Information
Below, please find a list of pages on this site, by brand, to help you find specific brand information about…
Who Makes This Air Compressor – Identify Your Compressor With Photos
Who makes this air compressor, and where can I get parts? While parts supply problems abound for the relatively low…
DeVilbiss Air Compressors
DeVilbiss air compressors have been around a long time. This next paragraph is provided by Wikipedia: “MAT Industries LLC (formerly…
Air Compressor Wiring Problems
This page is for anyone that has air compressor wiring problems and cannot figure out how to fix it themselves.…
Campbell Hausfeld Air Compressors Help & Information
Campbell Hausfeld air compressors are available from a number of sources and this company is a key manufacturer / supplier…
Air Compressor is Always Leaking Air? Things To Check & Troubleshoot
You know the compressor is always leaking air as when you shut it down with a full charge of air…
Ingersoll Rand Air Compressors Help & Information
For years it was assumed that Ingersoll Rand air compressors were built for the industrial market. And they certainly were.…
Air Compressor Parts – Finding Replacements & Substitute Parts
Depending on the type of air compressor you have, getting compressor parts can be straightforward, or nearly impossible. Why? If…
Kobalt Air Compressors
Kobalt air compressors are the house brand of the Lowes of big box store fame. Made for Lowes, the Kobalt…
Compressor Won’t Re-start When Air Is Used
The compressor won’t re-start when air is used. Not an unusual air compressor problem and often relating to the malfunctioning…
Craftsman Air Compressors – Help & Support
There was a retail store chain in North America which some of you may have heard of known as SEARS.…
Fixing a Leaky Air Compressor Hose – How to Guide
No matter the quality of your air compressor, you’re always likely to face some issues. The most common issue for…
Galvanized vs Black Pipe – Using for Compressed Air, Water & More
Black iron pipes and galvanized pipes are two of the most common pipes used to transport liquids and gases. They…
Practical Guide to Running Air Compressor Lines in Garage Workshop
Air compressors offer great versatility and convenience, making them perfect additions to your garage workshop. It doesn’t matter whether you’re…
What Is SCFM on an Air Compressor? SCFM Rating Guide
SCFM is a critical measurement of airflow volume in air compressors. SCFM, along with CFM and PSI, are acronyms that…
What Is CFM on Air Compressors? What Does CFM Mean? Guide
CFM is a critical measurement of airflow volume in air compressors. All pneumatic tools and air compressors will have a…
SCFM vs CFM Air Compressor Ratings Explained
SCFM and CFM are two technical units for measuring gas. People often struggle to truly know the differences between the…
Compressed Air Oil Separators & Water Separators – How They Work & Why You Need Them
Air oil separators and oil-water separators are vital components in compressed air systems to ensure that you have the highest…
Best Pipe for Air Compressor Lines – Pipe Materials or Air Line Plumbing Guide
Losing power from inefficient or faulty piping is an expensive accident that can most certainly be avoided. Before you install…
Can I Use an Air Compressor as a Pressure Washer? Guide
Our homes and garages are continuously becoming clustered with various tools and pieces of equipment to allow us to maintain…
Using an Air Compressor to Clean Your Computer [GUIDE]
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Many people ponder the idea of whether they can use an air compressor to clean their computers. In short, yes,…
Connecting 2 Air Compressors Together
There are sometimes great reasons why you might want to connect two air compressors. While a single air compressor may…
Air Coming Out the Intake Filter on Air Compressor? Here’s Why & How to Fix
What does it mean when your air compressor has air coming out of the intake filter? This is often a…
DIY Water Separator For Compressed Air Lines How to GUIDE
Water separators are important devices to ensure that any water existing in the air stream is removed to protect downstream…
Information on Charge Air Pro Air Compressors
This article will provide you with as much relevant information as possible about Charge Air Pro air compressors, where you…
Information on Mastercraft Air Compressors
Mastercraft air compressors are the house brand of a nationwide Canadian company called Canadian Tire stores that markets a broad…
Guide For Air Compressor Oil Change – How, When, How Much
Changing the oil on most homeowner DIY compressors is far easier than changing the oil on your car or truck.…
Air Compressor Oils – Types, Alternatives, What’s Special About Them
Air compressor oils, lubricants, are specifically developed and tested for respective compressor types and requirements. Their mains tasks include reducing…
How To Increase CFM On An Air Compressor
It’s possible that a tool you have requires greater CFM than your compressor is capable of providing in order to…
Calculating CFM Of An Air Compressor Outlet And Pump
This page is dedicated to providing you with a way of calculating the CFM of your air compressor’s output and…
How To Fix Air Compressor That Keeps Tripping Reset Button
A very common problem with air compressors is the reset button tripping after a couple of minutes, or sometimes even…
Can I Use PEX For Compressed Air? Ultimate Guide To PEX Pipe
People often wonder whether it is possible to use PEX piping for compressed air, as it is typically found in…
How does a compressor pressure switch work?
Every air compressor with a tank has a pressure switch. Most really small air compressors with no tank have a…
Can air compressors be repaired?
A simple question, with a not so simple answer – can air compressors can be repaired? Being able repair a…
Is my air compressor lubricated for life?
How do you know if my air compressor is lubricated for life? And, what does that mean, anyway. Lubricated for…
Can air compressors be combined? Yes, but let’s look at what’s needed
In the effort to make more air available for air tools, the question can air compressors be combined comes up?…
Husky WL650702aj fills up to about 80lbs then cuts out?
What’s going on when a Husky WL650702aj compressor fills up to about 80lbs then cuts out? This compressor is most…
7 year old Craftsman 26 gallon 1.6 HP 160 PSI Air Compressor loses about 40 PSI of pressure a day.
Why does a 7 year old Craftsman 26 gallon 1.6 HP 160 PSI air compressor lose about 40 PSI of…
Are air compressors safe?
It’s a good question… are air compressors safe? As with many things, the answer is YES! Then again, in some…
Why Does The Unloader Port On The Compressor Need An Air Line?
Why does the unloader port on the compressor need a line to take it to the switch/shut-off? All it does…
Shut off switch will not stay up on a 40400 compressor?
The pressure switch on this Central Pneumatic air compressor has a ON/OFF switch. It toggles up and down to either…
Air dies out on a Bostitch 6 gallon air compressor
The Bostitch air compressor starts and builds pressure normally. When the tank pressure reaches the correct level, the compressor stops.…
The air compressor intake filter
All compressors work by pulling air into a compression chamber of some sort, and since the air we breathe is…
Air Compressor Fittings for Tank & Pump – NPT, Metric, Styles & Information
On this compressor fittings page we are not talking about the discharge coupler, that device on the end of the…
I think you are onto something about impact wrenches and lug nuts!
I think you are onto something about why an impact wrench won’t take off lug nuts, says Ed Y. I…
The pressure switch on a Sears compressor 919.195411 is shot.
So the pressure switch on my Sears compressor 919.195411 is shot, says JT. It often won’t shut off and the…
Craftsman 919.195410 may not have enough flow?
Craftsman 919.195410 compressor gets to 140 psi and cuts off. I can run the regulator to 90 psi for my…
Compressor keeps running until the PRV pops?
I have a condor md 21 compressor switch on my compressor. The compressor runs great but the compressor keeps running…
Around the 7 bar level the compressor safety valve blows out?
When I start up my compressor the pressure gradually builds then around the 7 bar level the safety valve blows…
Air Compressor shuts off and all the air leaks out
In response to an earlier post, Matt posted this. I have the same issue… sort of. My compressor will run…
Why does my air compressor have two air gauges? The Answer
Why does my air compressor have two air gauges? There are two as each of the two gauges provide important…
I just replaced my pressure switch (120/150) and the pressure keeps going up – No shut off?
I just replaced my pressure switch (120/150) due to the compressor not shutting off at 155+. Just installed exact replacement…
Sears 30 Gallon Air Compressor Will Not Restart
I have a Sears 30 gallon compressor and I plugged an extension cord into it. It started and was running…
Get 80 PSI Out Of a Craftsman Air Compressor Model 106.174540? Outlet Pressure
Can I get get 80 PSI on a Craftsman Air Compressor Model 106.174540? with all gauges set at 40 psi?…
Campbell Hausfeld twin tank 4 gallon 3 horsepower compressor Model wl506206aj chugging?
I have a Campbell Hausfeld twin tank 4 gallon 3 horsepower compressor. It’s model wl506206aj. I have been having trouble…
Add pressure switch to HPC 240v MOB 15E continuous running compressor?
Hi, I have an old HPC 240v MOB 15E continuous running compressor and am wondering if I should add a…
33 gal Craftsman compressor keeps tripping the breaker?
A 33 gal Craftsman compressor keeps tripping the breaker? How come? A visitor wrote in, I have a 33 gal…
Kobalt VT6389 Air Compressor Just Hums & Doesn’t Build Pressure
Going nuts here, says James. I bought a Kobalt VT6389 30gal compressor in August. It suited my needs perfectly and…
Air Compressor Getting Louder And Not Pumping Air?
Every now and again we’ll get a question about why a compressor is getting louder and not pumping air. While…
Air Compressor Won’t Start Because Motor High Heat Thermal Cut Out Issue
Sometimes a compressor will not start. There is power at the plug, at the pressure switch, power is getting across…
I am having an issue with what I think may be an unloader valve?
I am having an issue with what I think may be an unloader valve. I’ve attempted to add an air…
New pressure switch and still the air compressor will not stop!
This site has seen a number of folks writing in about the fact that they just added a new pressure…
Pressuremate 034 -0197RP pressure switch leaking.
I have replaced my pressure switch with a Pressuremate 034 -0197RP. When the pressure reaches the 130 psi lever the…
Senco Air Compressors
Well priced, readily available on line from a number of outlets as well as some big box stores around the…
Who Makes DeWalt Air Compressors?
Often it’s very hard to track down the manufacturer of almost any air compressor purchased on line or at a…
Buying A New Replacement Pressure Switch
My thanks to Tony M. who was having a real problem with buying a new pressure switch. So far, he’s…
Unloader valve does not close?
The unloader valve does not close. How come? That’s the question John Quincy Adams posed to this website a few…
What size of compressor pump do I need?
It’s been a while now since David sent in the question “about what size of compressor pump do I need?”…
Compressor tank check valve failing
It’s been some time since a visitor wrote in and asked about why their compressor tank check valve was failing.…
Air seems to be escaping from the compressor oil refill plug?
My problem is the compressor motor continues running not building up enough pressure. I have replaced reed valves although problem…
Compressor problems and solutions by brand
This is the compressor brand problems and solutions page here on fix-my-compressor.com. Welcome. Below is a list of makes of…
Craftsman unloader valve is not working
Hi, I am having problems with my craftsman 2 hp air compressor. The Craftsman unloader valve is not working. When…
Air compressor information
There were many pages of air compressor information that used to linked from the right hand column, and that column…
Refrigerator compressor pump for my air compressor?
Vinney says… “I’ve taken my 3 gal compressor and removed the compressor from the tank. I then put an old…
Husky compressor builds to 35 psi then cycles on and off
Brian says … I have a Husky 60 gallon 7 hp compressor that builds up to 35 psi then the…
Gentilin 2 cylinder C330/20 has leaking unloader valve
Hi, I have a 2 cylindr oil free Gentilin air compressor C330/20 which is malfunctioning due to air leaking from…
Build a silent compressor
Hi, I am trying to build a silent compressor using a fridge pump and a 6ltr tank from a belt…
All the air comes out of the coupler
“When I fill the compressor with air. I take the hose off the coupler, all the air comes out of…
How Much Oil Does An Air Compressor Need? Oil Capacity Of An Air Compressor
It seems that figuring out how much oil an air compressor needs is a bit of a challenge for some,…
What is a compressor cold start valve?
What is a compressor cold start valve? Is it an unloader valve? Maybe yes, it’s the only unloader valve on…
Why Is There Water In My Compressed Air?
Sometimes you may find water dripping from the exhaust of an air tool. If you are painting, you might get…
How long of a compressed air line is too long?
We always say that if where you are working with compressed air is some distance away from the socket into…
Cannot Find The Compressor Intake Filter
Some of the smaller air compressors on the market do not have an intake air filter. Most do, however. What…
Regulator Is Leaking
Sometimes a compressor regulator is leaking. Understanding that general purpose air regulators are sometimes supposed to leak may set your…
Quincy Air Compressors
While this site typically spends time with folks that have smaller, DIY type air compressors, I’ve been specifically asked to…
Central Pneumatic Air Compressor
If you have a Central Pneumatic air compressor, and you didn’t buy it used, from a garage sale, or from…
Can I Turn My Compressor On It’s Side?
I need to move my air compressor and want to know, can I turn my compressor on it’s side?
What Oil Do I Use In My Compressor
Like many of the questions this site receives about air compressors, “what oil do I use in my compressor ”…
Air Compressor Problems And Fixes
Whether they are new or have been in use for years every air compressor will one day have air compressor…
Abac Compressors
Abac compressors offer compressed Air. Anytime. Anywhere, as is noted on their website abacaircompressors.com. Their website allows the visitor to…
Sullivan Palatek Air Compressors
Sullivan Palatek air compressors are manufactured in Michigan City Indiana. They have been building air compressors since 1984, and doing…
Water In The Compressed Air Lines
Have you got water in the compressed air lines, or dripping out of the air tool exhaust port? Water vapor…
Air Compressor Needs A New Fan
A lot of the lower cost air compressors on the market have cooling fans made out of plastic. The plastic…
Need A New Line From The Compressor Pump To Tank
Need a new line from the compressor pump to tank on your air compressor? We are talking about the line…
Compressor Is Blowing Fuses-Breakers
It is annoying, to say the least, when the air compressor is blowing fuses-breakers. There are a number of troubleshooting…
Replacing a Digital Compressor Regulator
Just by the fact that there are so many makes and models of air compressors this guide about replacing a…
Compressor Leaking Air Under The Hood
Is your air compressor leaking air under the hood? By that, we mean that you’ve got a smaller air compressor,…
How To Test Your Compressor Tank Check Valve
Ever wonder how to test your compressor tank check valve? Or even, why bother testing your compressor tank check valve?…
The Difference Between PSI And CFM
More than a few times we’ve seen, through folk’s comments, that they are struggling with the difference between PSI and…
What Is An Unloading Check Valve?
A visitor asks the question “what is an unloading check valve” as it pertains to air compressors. These are one…
Compressor Cycles On And Off
We had a question recently about why an air compressor cycles on and off? What might be the reasons? In…
The Best Compressor For A Small Shop
Buying an air compressor can be straightforward or complex. This page addresses the issue of how to buy the best…
Broomwade Air Compressors
Since we’ve been asked a question about Broom and Wade – Broomwade air compressors – we thought we would add…
Starting Up An Old Compressor
Starting up an old compressor need not be scary or complex. Lots of folks end up with an old air…
Bostitch Air Compressors
Bostitch air compressors is also in the business of hand tools. Why sell air compressors? I believe that Bostitch focuses…
Air Leaks From The Compressor Dipstick
When air leaks from the compressor dipstick, it typically indicates a pump problem. Of course, this compressor problem only relates…
Does My Compressor Need A New Pressure Switch
This question is fairly common, in one form or another. Does my compressor need a new pressure switch? In order…
Will My Compressor Remove Wheel Lug Nuts?
This question pops up from time to time. ” Will my compressor remove wheel lug nuts ?” The answer is…
What does this compressor part do?
Perhaps can help when you have a question about what does this compressor part do? And, even if we cannot…
Two compressors and one compressor tank!
So you’ve got two compressors and one compressor tank, and you are wondering how to plumb them up? While this…
Finding A New Compressor Capacitor
There are lots of comments on sites and blogs about finding a new compressor capacitor. Before we get to helping…
Can I Plug The Line To The Pressure Switch
This question popped up on a forum recently; ” can I plug the line to the pressure switch “? The…
Low Outlet Pressure
Here’s the thing. If you have low outlet pressure in your air compressor, and you have tank pressure, there’s likely…
Compressed Air Filter Baffle
On the previous pages about compressed air filters, we identified the parts of the filter and discussed their use. If…
I Broke The Compressor Intake Filter
Compressor intake filters hang out there on the edge of the compressor pump like a pimple on the side of…
About Compressor Regulators
There is quite often a misconception about compressor regulators that we will try to dispel here, as well as giving…
When An Air Compressor Runs And Runs
When an air compressor runs and runs and never shuts off, it’s telling you it has a problem! As we…
Husky Air Compressors
What do Husky air compressors and Home Depot stores have in common? The answer is that Husky air compressors are…
Snap On Air Compressors
Wondering about Snap On air compressors? Most folks in North America are familiar with the mid-size white vans with Snap…
Atlas Copco Compressors
Welcome to the world of Atlas Copco compressors their website boasts. That is a valid statement considering that Atlas Copco…
Clicking Air Compressor
Maybe you haven’t used it for a while, you turn on or plug your air compressor in, and all you…
Breathing Air And Air Compressors
We wanted to add this page about breathing air and air compressors as some folks make the assumption that compressed…
About Air Compressor Gauges
While not essential for using your air compressor, it’s always useful to know a bit about air compressor gauges. The…
Speedaire Air Compressors
Any of you folks ever heard of a company called Grainger?Are you looking for some industrial pneumatic products? Are you…
Compressor PRV Bleeds Air
When the compressor PRV bleeds air, it could signify a number of issues with your air compressor. The PRV is…
Air Compressor Will Not Start When Cold
The air compressor runs properly during the late spring, summer and early fall. But, the air compressor will not start…
Is The Compressor Start Capacitor Working?
This is page three about troubleshooting a Craftsman air compressor that will not start and this page focuses on –…
Compressor Auto Drains
In terms of keeping your air compressor running optimally, we think compressor auto drains can be a positive factor. For…
Craftsman Air Compressor Will Not Start
Do you own a Craftsman air compressor. What do you do when the Craftsman air compressor will not start? We…
Lights Dim When the Compressor Starts
It’s a bit disconcerting when you try to start your air compressor and the lights dim when the compressor starts.…
Replace a Compressor Pressure Switch – three
The is page three of the instructions for replacing a compressor pressure switch. If you just landed here and want…
Replacing A Compressor Pressure Switch Too
This page is Replacing A Compressor Pressure Switch too. It’s page two of the step-by-step procedure we used to replace…
Replacing A Compressor Pressure Switch
We recently had the need and stumbled through the process of, replacing a compressor pressure switch on one of our…
Connecting Your Air Tools
It seems simple enough for folks that have had an air compressor for a long time, yet for some, connecting…
Compressor Trips The Breaker On Restart
You’ve got a full tank of air. The air tool ramps up nicely and is working well. Then, and as…
I Broke The Compressor Manifold
I broke the compressor manifold. I don’t know how it happened, but all of a sudden I’ve got a continuous…
Make Compressor Gaskets
Why would you make compressor gaskets? A leaking air compressor gasket, or one that lets go at a certain pressure,…
How To Buy An Air Compressor
Here’s what you need to know about how to buy an air compressor, whether for yourself, or as a gift.…
Compressor Trips the Breaker When the Pressure Drops
That your air compressor trips the breaker when the pressure drops can be caused by a host of air compressor…
Craftsman Compressor Model 106.174540
This page offers information about a specific Craftsman air compressor, the Craftsman Compressor Model 106.174540. If you are looking for…
Add Another Air Tank
Why add another air tank to your air compressor? This is page two of an article about I need more…
I Need More Air
A common complaint of small air compressor owners is… “I need more air” out of my air compressor. There reasons…
Smallest Air Compressor For Air Tools
What is the smallest air compressor for air tools? That seems like a fairly simple question but, you’ll need to…
Air Filter Element
This page provides more information about the compressed air filter element is part of a series of pages on this…
Inside a compressor air filter
What is inside a compressor air filter? What do the components do? This is page two of information about the…
Compressor Air Filter
The compressor air filter is one of the air compressor components that may come with your air compressor, but unfortunately,…
Fixing a compressor switch
Got a problem with your air compressor ON OFF switch? Interested in learning a bit about fixing a compressor switch?…
Broken compressor ON OFF switch
Does your air compressor have a broken compressor ON OFF switch? Here is what you can do about it. The…
Air Compressor Cycles On and Off
The problem is that the air compressor cycles on and off. Your air compressor tank pressure has fallen to the…
Compressor oil in the air lines
Compressor oil in the air lines is not good because it indicates that you have a developing problem with your…
Compressor Pressure Switch Is Leaking Air
What has happened to it when your air compressor pressure switch is leaking air? Essentially, there are two reasons why…
Replacement compressor tank
Over time your compressor tank may fail, and it is time for a replacement compressor tank. Why would a compressor…
Air coming out of the oil fill tube
Is air coming out of the oil fill tube on your air compressor? That is a fairly common problem for…
Compressor Air Tank
What difference does it make what size compressor air tank you have on your air compressor? Is a large compressor…
Compressor PRV
Your air compressor may have just one compressor PRV, or it may have more than one. The compressor PRV is…
Air Compressor Just Hums
Why is it that an air compressor just hums? We are not talking about the noises the air compressor is…
Compressor Pressure Switch Adjustment
On this page we talk about more about pressure switches, in particular, compressor pressure switch adjustment. If you have just…
Compressor Pressure Switch
The compressor pressure switch provides some key functions on the air compressor. One purpose of the compressor pressure switch is…
Air compressor will not stop
When an air compressor will not stop it could signal a problem with how the air compressor is pumping air…
Air continuously leaks out of the unloader valve
Air continuously leaks out of the unloader valve on your air compressor, and this is a problem…. why? Well, if…
Compressor tank check valve
Every air compressor with a tank and unloader valve has a compressor tank check valve. If you have had a…
The air compressor unloader valve
The air compressor unloader valve provides a critical function in preparing your air compressor to restart. A failed air compressor…
Air Compressor Electric Motor Won’t Start – Troubleshooting Tips & Tricks
So, your air compressor still will not start? This is page two of help when trying to troubleshoot why an…
Compressed air will not come out of the air hose
You have your air hose connected to the discharge coupler on your compressor but compressed air will not come out…
How air compressors work – page two
This page is about how air compressors work – page two. If you have just landed on this page, page…
How air compressors work
Ever wonder how air compressors work? Not specifically your air compressor, but how all air compressors are supposed to work,…
Compressor Size
Are you in the hunt for a new compressor? If so, you do want to take compressor size into the…
Couplers and Connectors
Couplers and connectors are to compressed air and air compressor plumbing, what a wall plug and wall socket are to…
Only a Short Burst of Air – 2
If you have just landed on page only a short burst of air – 2, the first page can be…
Only a Short Burst of Air?
You squeeze the trigger on your blow gun, you get only a short burst of air, and then the air…
A Larger Air Line
Why plug your air compressor into a larger air line? Consider the design of a typical manufacturing plant compressed air…
What Kind of Air Hose
When you buy your air compressor, it comes with an air hose of some sort, usually. But, what kind of…
The New Compressor
You have it, the new compressor. You may have purchased it. Or maybe you received it as a gift, or…
