Thread: Air Compressor No Worky

Ahhh, a multimeter, would be a good start

theres a manual trip switch on some of the motors that shuts it off in the event of overheating, have you checked that and are you certain its getting power out of the power point. Ive been caught with that once or twice.

if it's too cold - sometimes my work compressor don't like the chilly mornings- or if motor is on way out, try letting all air out of tank before u start it up.

I dont have a multimeter and didnt notice a trip switch anywhere, hasnt had any air in it for a few weeks. Dont like mucking around with 240v if i can help it.

as long as u lick ur fingers first it should be safe? nah just kidding... Maybe still under warranty? i think the pressure reg switches rattle themselves to death on those cheap rigs, after that i'm all outa ideas.

Ah So!
Mine gave trouble when it was relatively new.
It did not start.
The problem was that the pressure diaphragm in the pressure switch had dislodged itself from its seat and jammed the switch.
Once I reseated the diaphragm, away she went . On mine the pressure switch is the under the black box with the red button reset switch . On mine it is between the two outlets .
Regards Philip A

Originally Posted by loanrangie

I dont have a multimeter and didnt notice a trip switch anywhere, hasnt had any air in it for a few weeks. Dont like mucking around with 240v if i can help it.

Well that makes it a little difficult to diagnose

Originally Posted by PhilipA

Ah So!
Mine gave trouble when it was relatively new.
It did not start.
The problem was that the pressure diaphragm in the pressure switch had dislodged itself from its seat and jammed the switch.
Once I reseated the diaphragm, away she went . On mine the pressure switch is the under the black box with the red button reset switch . On mine it is between the two outlets .
Regards Philip A

Sounds the same, my initial thought was the pressure switch, have to have a better look on the weekend.