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Ridgid r Factory Reconditioned 325 HP 45 Gallon Air Compressor Questions & Answers
Unit runs constantly but only
If you are only getting to 45 psi, you have a problem with either your reed valves or piston rings/cylinder assembly. If you feel comfortable taking it apart, removing the head(s) on the pump will let you inspect both to see which is the problem. The reeds on the valve plate have to be in perfect condition. Buildup, broken or bent reeds will prevent them from sealing so air can be pumped into the tanks. If the seal (oiless) or rings (oil lubricated) around the piston are damaged the same result will occur. These can be indicated by excessive wear marks on the cylinder or stray peices on top of the piston. Both are simple fixes and fairly inexpensive. Without your model number I don't know which parts to recommend. On Ridgid's website they have an excellent parts lookup system and you can order from them or use the part numbers to check other websites for prices.
Compressor wont shut off
Check your wiring, Line to line, load to load. Line is power coming in, load is to the motor. Check for packing that should have been removed. Inspect the pressure switch contacts to make sure they open at desired psi and adjust as necessary. A nut or screw pushing on a spring adjusts tank psi. Loose unloaded spring is less pressure, tight compressed spring is more pressure before cut off..
Ridgid coilnail gun jams and safty jams in place and gun will not fire. also somtimes will jam
if safety is jamming, its either bent or the pin that keeps it in place is missing/broken, you can find the pin right in front of the trigger. now as far as the nails jamming could be a few things. 1. wrong nails 2.right nail but may have gotten a defective batch 3. bucket that holds nails is adjusted to wrong size. 4.nails have been dropped/ squished and coil is not round anymore 5. nose is very worn and two nails are trying to come out at a time 6. driver is worn/broken and is trying to push out two nails at one time
Will not recess nail
Could be safety foot adjustment, broken driver or worn piston oring. Remove nails from gun and point nose of gun up then down again. If the driver moves within the nailer, replace oring. If driver oring ok, dry fire the gun on soft wood. The driver should leave an impression on the wood about 1/6 to 1/8 in deep. If the tip is broken, no impression will be left in the wood or the impression will be uneven. Replace driver as needed. If driver is good then adjust safety foot to level desired. Good luck
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