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?
2007-12-12 09:08:42 · 6 answers · asked by David B 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
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..
2007-12-12 09:24:32 · answer #1 · answered by paganman 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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.
2016-05-23 06:45:39 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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,
2007-12-12 10:14:52 · answer #3 · answered by William B 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
turn up the air pressure regulator. Should be located near the gauge. Turn clockwise
2007-12-12 09:19:23 · answer #4 · answered by tech7435 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
locate and turn up the regulator , usally found on the side of the pressure gauge
2007-12-12 09:12:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
try the adjuster valve. you might have busted seals also
2007-12-12 09:14:56 · answer #6 · answered by Benjamin R 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋