compressor problem... help

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compressor problem... help
fastonthetrack avatar
fastonthetrack
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So my compressor builds to about 90PSI or so then it starts working really hard and sometimes stalls all the way out while the motor tries to push the pump, usually it will begin to pump for a second then work hard again.... WTF? its a Campbell Hausfeld VT6275 60GAL 5HP single phase. 220V.. I was thinking its either the Check Valve or unloader valve or both.. what do you guys thing?

It did it for a while but its getting worse and worse as the days go by.
baha avatar
baha
+1y
Kinda sounds like a bad pressure switch
fastonthetrack avatar
fastonthetrack
+1y
well the pressure switch does what its supposed to.. i have it set to turn on at 90 and off at 160....
toddluck avatar
toddluck
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160 sounds a little high to me..i think mines set at 125
mazdaman82 avatar
mazdaman82
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i have mine set for 185 off 145 on...i like it fast...lol sounds to me like it may be getting hot and squizing the piston,have you tryed greasing it? most compressors even the selfoiling or nonoil kind need grease
fastonthetrack avatar
fastonthetrack
+1y
im talkin about my shop compressor lol.
toddluck avatar
toddluck
+1y
thats what i was talking about
mazdaman82 avatar
mazdaman82
+1y
me to....