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Harold Breames Posted on Nov 19, 2019

My ridgid of45150a builds pressure slowly to 150 lbs was much faster what do I do to regain the speed back.

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  • Harold Breames
    Harold Breames Nov 20, 2019

    Last week it worked fine and it seemed like overnight it slowed down pumping air it still pumps to 150 LG's takes a couple minutes longer and a little noisier.

  • Richard Ranney
    Richard Ranney Nov 20, 2019

    it will get worst as time goes on..when it takes to long for you..get piston kit

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 30, 2008

SOURCE: husky comp on 1st start builds up 75 lbs and wont restart

Check the reset button on the motor to see if it tripped. The motor may be overheating. Some motors have an internal breaker and they have to cool off before they restart. Also check the pressure switch. Move the switch back and forth ( on and off ) and listen for a click. If it doesn't click with low to no air pressure then the switch is bad.

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John Trevino

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  • Posted on Apr 04, 2009

SOURCE: pressure switch out of adjustment

Before you adjust the perssure switch, make sure that the intank check valve is not leaking pressure back to the pressure switch after it cuts off at 140psi. The check valve should hold pressure at 140psi. Follow the discharge airline to the tank to find the checkvalve (either chrome or brass with large cap). To check for leaking valve, run compressor till shut-off at 140, then unplug the compressor from wall and remove the 1/4 air fitting at the checkvalve and check for leak. If leaking, replace valve and leave the pressure switch at present setting. You should be good to go. Good Luck with your repair and email if you have questions.

Greg Mills

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  • Posted on Aug 27, 2009

SOURCE: Craftsman 30 Gal. 150 PSI Not building air over 45lbs

The compressor valve may have a faulty gasket or seal, and maybe leaking air internally. Or the compressor might be going downhill. You can try to replace the valve seal and see if that makes a difference, otherwise you need to replace the compressor.

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Craig Butler

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  • Posted on Sep 11, 2009

SOURCE: WILL NOT BUILD UP AIR PRESSURE PAST 20 LBS.

Check to see if air is leaking past 'pressure relief' valve. It's probably leaking and that's where all the air is going.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 04, 2010

SOURCE: ridgid air compressor OF45150A twin stack

BLOWEN PISTION ROD ON OF4515A RIDGID

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sounds to me like u do not have it on a big enough circuit, look on the name plate for FLA, this is the amps it pulls to start up, and size ur circuit for that amount.
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