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…
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…
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…
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…