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Motor runs pressure stays around 25psi

I have two craftsman compressors, a 12 gallon 1hp and a 3 gallon 1.5 hp, they both get to around 25 pounds of pressure and no further but the motor continues to run. no apparent leaks

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If they are oilless compressors then the rings are worn

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