Air Compressor: Why can't I adjust the output air pressure on my air compressor?
The regulator controls the output air pressure. If you can't adjust the output air pressure, replace the regulator.
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Replace the air compressor regulator
The regulator controls air tool supply pressure coming from the tank. Replace the regulator if it doesn't properly regulate supply air pressure.
Air compressor regulator
Most common symptoms to help you fix your air compressors
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Main cause: bad check valve…
Main causes: tank drain valve open or leaking air, leaky air tank, bad safety valve, worn pump seals, bad pump valve pla…
Main cause: faulty output air pressure regulator…
Main cause: bad air tank pressure gauge…
Main causes: bad safety valve, pressure switch failure…
Main causes: loose air tube fitting connections, bad check valve, faulty safety valve, damaged or corroded air tank, bad…
Main causes: rusted air tank, loose air tube fitting connections, bad check valve, leaky safety valve, bad tank drain va…
Main causes: lack of electrical power, check valve failure, bad pressure switch…
Most common repair guides to help fix your air compressors
These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your air compressor.
How to replace an air compressor check valve
You can replace a defective air compressor check valve in about 10 minutes.…
How to replace an air compressor pressure switch
You can replace a broken air compressor pressure switch in about 45 minutes. …
How to rebuild an air compressor pump
If the air compressor won't fill the tank with compressed air, rebuild the pump using these steps in about 45 minutes. …
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