M mcgorpa New Member Messages 1 Oct 2, 2012 #1 My compressor will not hold the pressure, would it be the piston rings and if so, what price are they? Model: HP = 3 PSI = 115 VOLTS/CYCLES = 230/50 CFM = 8.48 AMP'S = 9.5 R.P.M = 1050 NO: G5
My compressor will not hold the pressure, would it be the piston rings and if so, what price are they? Model: HP = 3 PSI = 115 VOLTS/CYCLES = 230/50 CFM = 8.48 AMP'S = 9.5 R.P.M = 1050 NO: G5
rtbcomp Moderator Messages 18,574 Location Sheffield UK Oct 2, 2012 #2 Welcome to the Forum. Fill the tank, disconnect from mains, get some soap solution and look for leaks, especially near where the thin pipe goes into the pressure switch.
Welcome to the Forum. Fill the tank, disconnect from mains, get some soap solution and look for leaks, especially near where the thin pipe goes into the pressure switch.
rtbcomp Moderator Messages 18,574 Location Sheffield UK Oct 2, 2012 #3 Just to add - set the switch on the pressure switch to "off" this will hold the unloading valve open, and air coming out of this valve indicates a leaking non return valve on the tank.
Just to add - set the switch on the pressure switch to "off" this will hold the unloading valve open, and air coming out of this valve indicates a leaking non return valve on the tank.
brightspark Member Messages 40,167 Location yarm stockton on tees Oct 2, 2012 #4 does it actualy get to full pressure then loose it. if it does it may be the none return valve faulty
does it actualy get to full pressure then loose it. if it does it may be the none return valve faulty
