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Craftsman 3 gal. Air Compressor, 1 hp, Tank - Page 3 Questions & Answers
Unable to locate what I think is the pressure
If it leaks constantly until the tank is empty or very low, the problem is most likely a leaking check valve. The pressure relief valves mission is to empty the pressure line between the chech valve and the sylingers to facilitate unloaded restart of the motor. The check valve is usually mounted directly on the tank an connected to the large copper tube from the sylinders as well as the relief valve through a smaller and thinner tube (often nylon). Empty the tank, unplug the power and open the unscrew the cap of the check valve and retreive the spring and the valve disk and inspect for damages, foreign objects or replace if needed. Refit it and test run the compressor. If your problem is that the relief valve leaks only while compressor is running and just after it stops, the problem is likely to be the relief valve itself. This is usually an integrated and rather delicate part of the pressostat (pressure, on off switch box) and you may need to replace it as a unit unless you can clean it by pressurized air or gently dismantle it for inspection and cleaning or removing foreign objects or dirt.
The compresor is not building up the pressure,
check the regulator valve. the black cap must be pulled out slightly to allow it to turn. adjust that while watching gauge for change. there is also another pressure release near the pump be sure it is seated fully.
Craftsman 33gal.150 psi air compressor:Start on M/T tank not when full. Start & builds up; then drops down to cut in pressure & kicks breaker when starting up.What can I do to fix this problem.
Sounds like you need a higher current circuit. When a motor starts up, there is a higher than normal current draw, usually 2x to 4x the running current. When it starts up against cut in pressure, there is even more resistance and hence more current draw than when starting up against no pressure in the tank. So, your circuit is capable of providing startup current with no presure, but with pressure it is drawing more current and tripping the beaker. Don't just put a higher rated circuit hreaker in unless you want to buern down your house. Get an electrician to measure the starting current of your compressor and wire up a circuit and outlet that will handle that current safely. That said, the advertising for the compressor says it can run on a standard (15 amp) household circuit, so your motor may be drawing excessive current. Either way, an electrician can help you. Another option is to add capacitive start to the compressor, but, again, a good electrician will have the solution.
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