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Old 01-19-14, 03:12 PM
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Ok I've searched and haven't found any info on this ok the problem I'm having is my compressor isn't shutting off it just keeps going and going until I unhook the wire connected to pressure switch on tank would that mean that switch is bad?
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Most likely the pressure switch went bad
Old 01-19-14, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by seivonecsu
Most likely the pressure switch went bad
Thanks man now I have peace of mind it was driving me nuts lol
Old 01-19-14, 10:02 PM
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pressure switch is bad they always go bad after time
Old 01-20-14, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by tdciv
pressure switch is bad they always go bad after time
Sucks it was the compressor now I installed a viair 480c compressor a shop called ams autowerks in linden nj guy there has experience he knew right away compressor was fried he had it brand new in stock he did recommend that I do two compressors instead of one
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Originally Posted by baggedgs4
Sucks it was the compressor now I installed a viair 480c compressor a shop called ams autowerks in linden nj guy there has experience he knew right away compressor was fried he had it brand new in stock he did recommend that I do two compressors instead of one
2 is always best lets the pump work less 2 480s on a 10 gallon tank at 200psi will only make the pumps run at 40% each
Old 01-20-14, 02:14 PM
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Yes two is better than one. I run 2 - 3 gallon tank with 2 compressors. Glad you found out that it was the pressure switch. Check the tank for water too. It's good to drain them out every now and then even if you have water traps. That moisture can end up damaging the sensors.
Old 01-20-14, 02:41 PM
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i have gone through 3 pressure switches on my '50.
Old 02-27-14, 02:30 AM
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what kind of pressure switches you are using???? when I had bags on my grand Cherokee I ended getting a square-D pressure switch no more pressure problems after that..but I also wired up an on and off switch for the compressors in case of a leak I could shut them off...
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