Porter Cable Recent Questions, Troubleshooting Help & Support

There is an relieve valve, usually it is combined with Pressure Switch. You probably need to replace that. Or even better to replace with Digital Controller. Check this site: www.CompressorController.com

They in shop use an rubber mallet and wooden block. Try - it is simple. Add a few drops of oil to simplify removal

Check and replace an O-ring in the valve.

It is dangerous !!! Check your pressure switch - perhaps need to be replace. Or even better to replace with Digital Controller. Check this site: www.CompressorController.com

Check for leakages - some time it is as simple as O-ring replacement in the fittings. Sometime it could be an compression ring breakage - need to repair in shop.

Internal damages - bring to repair shop

Check your air switch and wire connections. Most time it is switch failure - replace. Or even better to replace with Digital Controller. Check this site: www.CompressorController.com

Internal damages - need to bring to shop and repair

Replace a driver - an metal element Contact supplier for replacement

A series problems would be a cause. How old you compressor and what is model number?

Check for internal leaks in compressor - compression rings on the cylinder braking often. Another problem would be fittings or piping leak - usually a simple O-ring replacement will do a job.

Check for internal leaks ... Some time it is simple O0ring replacement. Better to replace a fitting completely with more advance options. Or even better toinstall Digital Controller. Check this site: www.CompressorController.com

Pressure switch problem ! Replace all for Digital Controller. Check this site for solution: www.CompressorController.com

Check for capacitor on the motor. Also look if bolts holding motor are lost or loose - it will cause misalignment

Check your compressor Pressure - it need to according to nail-gun specifications. Usually it is mechanical pressure switch failure. Replace all with digital Controller.

Do you meant - your air pressure switch ? Advise - install an digital Controller and all problems with your compressor goes away. Check for Compressor Controller

Install an Controller with automatic Digital control of drainage time - will save you money. Check for Compressor Conroller

There is a cheap connector where a pipe entering tank - Oring usually failure in first 3month. Advise to replace for better fitting.

Yes, replace for bigger one. It is often failure problems in cheap compressors. BTW, do not forgot to add to your compressor a Controller, to increase maintenance quality. Check this site: www.CompressorController.com

Check engine speed first. It is likely too fast. If you have an ability to check frequency of output voltage, do so. It should be ~60hz in USA