Identifying compressor

[ifraser]

Just acquired a small compressor. Only markings I can see are on the tank and are "HP3.0" and the word "Valley". Cant find any reference to machine through google. Anyone come across this type of machine?

Ian

 

[rtbcomp]

Welcome to the forum, any chance of a picture? (of the compressor!)

 

[ifraser]

Photo of compressor

Find attached photo as requested

Ian

 

[tigler]

Looks virtually identical to the Aldi unit, which was originally Wolf I believe.

 

[eddie49]

Looks like any other basic generic Chinese-made compressor. The "HP3.0" is perhaps a ( very optimistic ) reference to the motor power - it's probably 1.5 to 2 HP, about 6 CFM, 25 litre tank. Not much else that one can say about it. Check that the motor is a 240volt one, not 110v. I think I see a drain plug at the bottom of the pump, so it's not an oil-free model. Check that the compressor crankcase has oil in it - new ones are often shipped empty - there may be a sight-glass or the filler cap may include a dipstick. If necessary, fill it up, using Compressor oil. Plug it in, switch it on ( pull the knob on the top of the cutoff switch ). The tank pressure gauge should rise steadily, after a few minutes the motor should cut off, with a hiss, at about 110 psi. Adjust the regulator to the desired output pressure, plug in an air tool, and enjoy !

 

[ifraser]

Many thanks for input.