Bostitch air compressors is also in the business of hand tools. Why sell air compressors?
I believe that Bostitch focuses on the hand tool business, including a broad range of air tools, and they offer Bostitch air compressors to augment the sale of air tools. If you are in the market for an air tool and need an air compressor to run it, why not get a compressor from the same brand? Makes a one stop stop if you have issues with either the air tools or the compressor.
Ever wonder about how the name Bostitch came about? How about the Boston Wire Stitcher Company. Over the years the name was contracted to Bostitch.
The thing is Bostitch, like so many other brands of air compressors, are not made by Bostitch. They are private-labeled for them with the Bostitch markings, and sold through the Bostitch outlets.
That they don’t make them makes the supply of spare parts, and the knowledge to specify what spare part is needed, as suspect. The Bostitch air compressors are sold through all the big box stores North America wide. Ever seen any spare parts for the Bostitch compressor pump or electric motor at any of these outlets? Not likely.
Lots of used Bostitch air compressors can be found on all on-line auction sites.
Bostitch air compressors parts and service
But if you need parts or service, where do you go?
You go here: http://servicenet.bostitch.com/
It is interesting to note that this service outlet supports Bostitch, Porter Cable, Black & Decker and DeWalt compressors and tools. Makes you think they are all connected, doesn’t it. Well they are. It seems all are part of the Black & Decker organization.
In any case, you have an issue with a Bostitch compressor you, so far, cannot solve. Post your question as a comment below. Maybe we can help, or certainly, other Bostitch air compressor users may be able to.
Make sure you include your model number, and a photo too, if you would.
Do you own and use a Bostitch air compressor? Please have a look at the questions posted, and if you can offer a suggestion, add a comment.
My bostitch pancake compressor would not shut off at 150 psi as it should and blows the safety valve. I replaced the pressure switch and it continued to do the same thing. The cutout /cut in is 150/120. I tested the new switch and it would not open at 150 psi.(it states on the switch the cutout is 150). I felt i had a defective switch and got a new one. Same thing. The compressor… Read more »
Hi Tim. I moved your post to the Bostitch compressor page (after I fixed the commenting issue – it seems to work OK now). The Bostitch is not shutting off at 150 PSI like it should. I get that. What I don’t know and need to is at what pressure the PRV cracks open? Just over 150 PSI, at 170 PSI, what? I ask as none of the components on this compressor are of really… Read more »
The safety valve blows at around 172 according to the gauge. the adjustable “out” pressure reads within a pound or two of the main gauge AFTER i adjust it to its highest setting.
Darn, I was hoping that the PRV was cracking at 155 PSI or so, which is within the margin of error of cheap gauges. By pulling the wire off you are effectively emulating the switch, and cutting power to the motor, and it stops. That makes sense. The problem was created as I understand it when one day the pressure in the tank blew through the normal cut out until the PRV cracked at 172… Read more »
First, you were right so far.. Both wires on the terminals of the switch are black. I have followed both and they are hooked up according to the pictorials on parts suppliers web site. I switched the wires on your suggestion, no go. Good idea well worth a try tho. Ground, nice and tight. The switches are both from Amazon, but from different sellers. Checked the pressure getting to the switch a few days ago.… Read more »
Here are some pictures.
Tim, I was working on the theory that your compressor had a larger, multi-wire, pressure switch, as opposed to one that simply closes and opens a circuit as the pressure changes in the tank. As you point out these are basic compressors with basic controls. The symptoms of the compressor problem all continue to point to the pressure switch being the issue. And, two separate suppliers off Amazon were likely selling the same sourced pressure… Read more »
I agree, it HAS to be the pressure switch.. The two I got from Amazon looked different but,…. I am going get the factory part and see how that works.
I will let you know.
Thanks
TIm
I have a Bostitch 6gal air tank when it gets to 150psi it releases the air down to a 100psi and keeps running what do I do to fix it?
Please tell me from where the air is being released, Russell. Is it the PRV, for example? Where?
I have Bostitch 150 psi 6 gallon oil less air compressor. When I turn on the compressor the tank fills and the regulator registers the air pressure. When I connect the tool I want to use to the discharge connector directly and pull the trigger air will come out of the tool itself. When I connect the tool to the end of the air hose and pull the trigger you can hear the air die… Read more »
Kyle, when you insert the connector on the air tool directly into the discharge coupling, you say you have air. Does the tool run? Can you determine if it is running correctly? If so, and when you plug the same tool connector into the coupler on the air line, and you lose pressure, that points either to a connector / coupler mis-match on the air line, or, something is plugging to the hose. If the… Read more »
I have a new bostich compressor that keeps running, the out psi is stops at 90 and the other about 80 but keeps running and neither gauge goes up?
Make sure the tank drain is shut. Make sure there are no leaks. Have a look at this page: //fix-my-compressor.com/compressor-will-not-build-pressure/
All else fails, if it’s new, take it back and ask for one that works.
The image shows a Bostitch Textor twin cylinder air compressor model HHG-12.
I have one of these and would like to know firstly about lubrication of the compressor and where to get more information so I can restore and maintain it properly. `
Is it possible that your compressor is a Bostitch Textron compressor? We did see one listing on line for this model, same image in fact, but do not have any further information except that the cut in is supposed to be 115 PSI and off at 150 PSI. As to maintaining it, drain the tank. Examine the liquid for rust and particles, which may suggest a weakened tank wall. We cannot see from the image… Read more »
I have a Bostitch Model CAP60PB-OF COMPRESSOR THAT stopped sending air to the hose. It shows pressure in the tank but I need to push very hard on the regulator cap to get it to pass air thru to the hose. The locking ring threads are ok but should the exterior cap also have threads that allow it to turn in to reduce the pressure and engage the diaphragm? I need to press the cap… Read more »
Howdy Ralph. It sure sounds like a regulator malfunction to us. Consider having a look at this page for some more information. //fix-my-compressor.com/only-a-short-burst-of-air/ and this one too: //fix-my-compressor.com/compressed-air-will-not-come-out-of-the-air-hose/.
I have a bostitch cap1580wb that is giving me a headache. The initial problem was that air would continue to drain from the unload valve while the pressure switch was set to auto. It would not stop releasing pressure. Then when the pressure got low enough the motor would try to start again but then fail and trip a breaker. I have replaced the pressure switch but have now found a new problem. The replacement… Read more »
Interesting, when we check and see what type of compressor you have, the Bostitch part number you provided returns a gasoline powered air compressor as shown below? Regardless, the original compressor problem was likely caused by a leaking tank check valve. When you say the current problem is a lower cut off PSI yet the compressor keeps running? A lower PSI setting on the pressure switch should mean that the compressor turns off faster. If… Read more »