is it normal for the air compressor to kick in off and on about every 3-4 minutes while you are just using the light or extension cord and not using the air. It seems to fill up the hose and then shut off properly but it loses the compression and then...
836785
I've never had it do that. It shouldn't be on at all if the air hose isn't pulled out. If the air hose is pulled out I've never heard it kick on except when airing up something. I've had the opposite issue where it won't kick on when airing up, usually on something that is completely deflated. I would have prefered a manual switch to turn on/off the air.
1802274
I keep one of these in each of my cars. I use it to top off the air in the tires, as well as for emergencies. It takes about ten minutes to completely inflate a tire on my wife's economy car and way longer on my SUV. It gets very hot when running for prolonged periods of time, so I only do so occasionally. If you need to do something like that on a regular basis, get a real compressor and not something that runs off the cigarette lighter in your car.
2020604
usually only when using the air compressor if your 'CONNECTION' is loose at the fillup valve it will turn the unit off and then back on...unless you INSURE a TIGHT CONNECTION.
691539
When I use mine, I let it come up to pressure and it stops itself somewhat over 120psi at the tank. I have the output side of the regulator set to about 50 psi for filling tires on vehicles. Part way through filling up a tire the compressor will turn on again to bring the tank up to pressure again.If you are expecting the compressor to turn off at what you have set the regulator to, that is now how it works. The compressor will always fill the tank with its "normal" operating pressure and the regulator outputs the selected pressure.
1833209
can you hear the compressor working is so it might just be a block in the tubingif you don't hear it workingif you don't hear it working it's probably the compressor I only had mine for a yearbut I read the comments on Amazon and bought the warranty just in casetalk to me after Halloween I'll let you know if it works still
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
446406
Thank you so much for the advice. 5 minutes with the air compressor on the ball filter and the problem solved!!
1279880
This is not that kind of compressor. It doessn't maintain or shut off at specific psi. It is just for airing up tires.
259411
I've had one for about four years. It's very loud but has worked fine. The pressure gauge is off by five PSIs but once you inflate the tires and check it with a better gauge, you'll know when to stop inflating by adjusting for the difference. I have to replace it now as the air hose is cracked. I would not recommend cramming the hose into the storage space.
72212
Only a couple hours in my experience--and like many people, I returned one because of its short run time, and the replacement isn't any better. MAYBE they're improved the device since then--the reviews at Amazon have longer run times, but I wouldn't depend on it to run a compressor-like device for eight hours....
1951063
I set up my AC, tried your situation and have the same results, I think it is working fine. I would suggest that you wait for the cooling temp get to the point that the compressor turns off and see if the fan cycles like it should. Good luck.
1855265
Have not had any problems with my unit. I do not like to keep air in the tank for any extended time due to condensation build up and possible rust inside the tank. My compressor is stored with drain valve open. It is the quietest compressor I have ever heard and has always worked for me. I have had the rolair for a little over a year now.
975710
Mine deflates at least 50% between uses. It's annoying, but it's so fast to reinflate that I don't care. If you're using it a lot it will be inconvenient.
1680701
I never used the compressor. I returned it. I inflate the bags manually when ever I am going to tow something. I just use my garage compressor. I bleed it the same way.
905353
How is it used? you mean how to use it? Just plug the tire inflator to the air hose. and hold end of hose to the valve stem to pump air. how is the quality? It works good on car tire. it pump air quite fast. i've had it for about 2 months now. it still pump air as it was new. gauge is still reading accurately. i've used it to pump a portable air can to 100psi. I mean it works good for that price on sale. I like it.
976158
Not exactly sure what you mean. If your talking about a mobile compressor like something you would take off roading I dont see why it wouldnt work just fine. No air is released until you squeeze the handle. On the other hand are you saying your compressor is continuous and has no relief?
1652390
I think the compressor is a little small. The psi is more than enough. I think you would have to wait for the compressor to refill before move on to another part of the job.