Top 20 Craftsman 25 gal Air Compressor 3 12 hp Vertical k 2 Stage Oil Free Pump Questions & Answers

go to sears, they have them for free

Sounds like motor is frozen; it happens. Most likely its bad brushes and/or commutator. It will be cheaper to buy new motor or compressor.

try and work the air regulator screw next to the manometer.

It sounds like it is a capacity start motor and the capacity has gone bad.

the copper tubing may have a leak or a poor connection at the threads. If flared at the end check for any hairline crack at the flared end. The nut that secures the flared end can be cracked as well

Problem sounds like the type of oil being used. The oil should be a gold color. It will get dark over time but not like oil in a car. Check your owners manual to be sure that the right oil is being used.

Compressors use a 30 weight non detergent oil. If you don't have a manual Go to any Sears Home and garden Department and they will be able to help you.

YOU MAY HAVE TO REPLACE YOUR REED PLATE AND OR YOUR PISTON AND RING AND CYLINDER.YOU CAN FIND THE PARTS RIGHT AT SEAR WEB SITE

try this. When compressor shuts off. TURN OFF POWER. then spin the compressor backwards or forwards until it is off the compression stroke. Turn unit back on. If it doesn't blow the breaker, then it is worth looking into the type of compressor (pump) you have. Many have a "reed valve" and that might be failing, holding the compressor itself under load when it shuts off so that on restart it is under heavy load and the motor draws too many amps to get it started hence blowing the breaker anyway hope this helps

Pressure switch is stuck on, dont use this until its fixed!!!!!, you could overfill the tank with excess air, it could be adjustable or the switch may need cleaning/replacing.

The problem is lilkely the check valve between the compressor and the tank -- it is alowing pressure to build from tank to compressor preventing the compressor from turning over. Clean, maybe replace, check valve...

Charlie

Problem sounds like valve plate /reed valves or worn cylinder /vinyl ring. Easy to check, push piston to top position and examine cylinder neer top looking for scratches. If scratched, most likely vinyl piston ring/s are worn and allowing pressure to leak past. If cylinders look good /shiney all the way up to top, remove head/s and examine reed plate/s for missing/broken reeds and or torn gasket/s. If your reed plate is missing one reed and your are good at being creative, you can seal individual hole by threading and plugging with thin piece of bolt. Good luck and good holidays

Hello babeaton, several things can cause that, but, the most common thing is the regulator. let it run again and right ofter it kicks off feel the power cord and see if it's warm to the touch, if so it likely is the regulator. Breakers operate based on the amount of heat generated from current running through the cord/wires.
Good luck my friend!

I don't know about your specific unit, but my compressors have drain valves on the bottom. Mine is like an old radiator drain, but you could have quarter turn valves or screwdriver operated valves, etc. Take a look and post back.
Gary

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yes it will build up. the compressor get very hot.you should drain every day. and have a good water seperator prior to your tools.

This site will be of help. http://www.portlandcompressor.com/compressor/trouble-shooting.aspx It provides a troubleshooting chart that covers your problem. Also make sure you are not using an extension cord to run this compressor. Also make sure you clean the air inlet filter and that the oil level is as it should be.

Question edited for clarity. Question moved from Misc to correct category. By 'stride wire', do you mean just short across the switch? Yes you can but really you need to fix the problem. You know these things can blow up and spray shrapnel 30 feet? Google Craftsman (model) parts You may have a short in the motor, in which case, shorting it out won't fix it. https://www.google.com/search?q=Craftsman+Air+Compressor.+I+have+to+press+the+reset+button+on+it

regulator is bad, or tank is not low pressure. you could return it for another one.

capacitor weak --motor drawing to many amps if using extension cord[s] not correct or to far from source and causing to much voltage drop -motor faling--compressor failing

question moved from Television and Video category. It is a well documented issue. https://fix-my-compressor.com/33-gal-craftsman-compressor-keeps-tripping-the-breaker/ Lots more here https://www.google.com/search?q=33+Gallon+Craftsman+compressor+it+runs+for+about+20-30+seconds+and+trips+breaker ..