Craftsman 3 gal. Air Compressor, 1.5 hp, Horizontal k "not pressure" Questions

not shut off, it is possible the pressure switch has been set to a pressure level that is higher than the compressor is capable of attaining, thus it does not shut off.  The compressor is capable

not build pressure, there seems to be pressure building in the tank but the Pressure gauge does not move. I removed the pressure line going to the tank, it gets hot and there seems to be good pressure

...pressure unloader not to lose it by disconnecting of the pressure unloader sometimes there are models CONDOR that has a shaft NEMA pressure switch has it not . I think the solution should be in the ...

...pressure ,adjusted to 100 psi ,stayed briefly ,then jumped to 200 psi .am really getting frustrated! love dewalt products ,but not this one. The pressure switch needs it's cut off pressure

...not allow me to regulate air. compressor kicks on and builds to max pressure. All air compressors build pressure in the tank(s) to their maximum allowed by the pressure switch. The regulator only ...

...by hand. If so, it sounds like one of two things. One - it is not building enough pressure for the preset on the pressure switch. -Two the pressure switch is defective. I hope this helps you

...that pressure will not increase past safety range (cylinder could be scratched near top ). If cylinder and piston are ok, then air is leaking somewhere (check all joints with soapy water). Good ...

...not receive too much air pressure. Assuming your gauge is operating properly, watch the gauge to see if it reaches the maximum pressure (check your manual to find the maximum PSI) or if it goes over ...

...not hold stamped pressure(cost about $6 at Lowes Lumber).The pressure switch is usually set at the factory to 120 - 130 psi. The unloader part of the pressure switch will not release backpressure ...

...not seem to push pressure past 100psi (needle sticks). Not sure if it's a bad pressure gauge or bad switch. I can turn the knob several rotations clockwise and the needle sticks at 100psi. If I ...