The single line switch on my compressor doesn't seem to work - only the double line (continuous run mode). Am I doing something wrong?
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The single line side of the switch when you turn it on should turn the compressor on immediately until the tank reaches a certain pressure and then shut off. As you use the airbrush it will turn back on automatically when the pressure gets low and add air to the tank. If it's not doing this something is wrong with the compressor, there is no special setting or anything that you have to do to make it work correctly. Good luck!
40084
Get quick release adapter...Male on compressor end. Ask any hardware store...Good luck.
910943
as long as the voltage is the same and air pressure of the switch doesnt exceed your compressors psi rating it should work fine. good luck.
636993
I wouldn't take it to a Pro. I tried to top off my system like I done before with another product (freeze 12) and it locked up my compressor. Now I'm looking at least $500 to fix plus the cost of the red tell and all my time!
1114446
I believe you could safely use the 20 amp rated sq D pressure switches, I am currently using one on 2 different compressors 1 is a 30 amp 240 vac 20 cfm unit the other is a 25 amp 240 vac 14 cfm unit. I think the worst that would happen you will burn the points out sooner (the origonials went 20 years and 11 years respectively).
2070012
until you plug some thing into socket it won't complete the circuit so leave it unplugged hook up the negative then the positive . then your unit if it starts to heat up the wires disconnect right away and throw your Viair 70P compressor away it may have a dead short.
1142369
I had a switch that worked most of the time. Once in a while it would "stick" and a small tap on the side of the unit would free it up and it would run again ok for quite some time. However, on one of its stick times, I hadn't checked it for some time and my whole basement flooded. I changed the switch which I believe is a weak point in the system (after reading other people's posts).
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I actually used my compressor. I turned the pressure way down but you really have to be careful if you use a compressor. Just blow it up really slow whatever you use.
1051740
Any compressor will work for a limited time before the pressure is too low. But I would think that is too small to work for more than a minute or so. Others may have a different experience. If you have enough air to power it, this is the most fantastic purchase of a piece of precision equipment that I have ever made. Works extremely well. I would have expected it to be 3-4 times the price
2060534
I run it with a regular compressor. But you might want a holding tank if you are going to use it alot. Its pretty taxing on the smaller compressors.
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Is the compressor running or just the fan/coil unit after the temperature is reached? Does it cut off after a couple of minutes? If it just keeps running, it sounds like it might have been wired incorrectly, assuming the "Fan" switch isn't in the "On" position (if it is, switch it to the "Auto" position). If it just continues to run for a couple of minutes, I think the thermostat is likely programmed to do that as a (mildly misguided) effort at efficiency by taking advantage of the low refrigerant temperature that lingers a bit after the compressor has shut off. I actually don't have this model (and am not sure why Amazon thinks I do), and I am going from the behavior of the model TX5000Ua that I do have.
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Jim - The universal pressure switch will work on any compressor whose tank has a two wire motor connection, male 1/4 pipe thread tank fitting, and unloader connection to the compressor. It starts the compressor at around 90 psi. and shuts off at about 125 - 130 psi. Hope this helps. :)
679105
my compressor stopped working also. However, since it was fully charged I did not attempt to charge it and considered it dead and purchased another since the warranty had expired. Will never purchase another Peak ever!!!!
74390
The upper and lower limit settings of this pressure switch may be too high for your small air compressor. The upper and lower limit settings are the only factors that will tell you if the switch will work on your compressor.
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If not a wiring issue, look into the compressor start capacitor. There usually is a separate one for the blower so that would start but not the compressor. Other than those no other easy fixes.
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No. I have had this model for three years without any problem. Unlike Mr. Blake, my compressor runs quietly. One recommendation - when not in use unplug it. I have had past problems with compressors due to electric surges. Your question though raises my curiosity - why such an inquiry?
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There is a diagram with it. The black wires go to the hot and neutral. I guess it would not be good for the compressor to wire it wrong, hence the diagram.