My air compressor will not fill to maximum capacity, why?
I have a small electric Craftsman air compressor. When I turn it on, it will only fill to about 20 pounds of pressure. Any idea what could cause that?
I have a small electric Craftsman air compressor. When I turn it on, it will only fill to about 20 pounds of pressure. Any idea what could cause that?
paganman
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You didn't say if it contiues to run or if it shuts off at 20#.
If it shuts off at 20# adjust the regulator, if it continues to run check to see if the drain spigot is closed all the way and check for leaks..
?
Yes you can convert it, however it is designed to compress a refrigerant, not air. This makes it inefficient as well as slow. Also, you have to remove the refrigerant at a collection site. The amount of money this would cost you would be a lot more than it would to visit your home repair store and buy an air compressor with an eight gallon tank with all the fittings and hoses included.
William B
Bad air pressure shut off switch, would be located at the pipe comming out of the tank,
there is an adjustment, but it could be bad,
tech7435
turn up the air pressure regulator. Should be located near the gauge. Turn clockwise
Anonymous
locate and turn up the regulator , usally found on the side of the pressure gauge