Air Compressor Troubles?

[bjfish11 35]

My compressor is running forever tonight. Not filling up at all it seems. I was worried at first, but could the humidity be to blame for such a slow fill up time? Im gaining about 10 pounds of pressure every 5 mins or so.

[johnecon2001 82]

Slow leak somewhere would be my thought. Or perhaps the motor needs to be oiled.

[bjfish11 35]

Slow leak somewhere would be my thought. Or perhaps the motor needs to be oiled.

Just changed the oil after I started having the problem. That was my first guess as well. Didnt solve anything though.

I also checked for leaks. Although the leak would have to be pretty big for the compressor to not be able to keep up with the leak.

[topgun 262]

You might have just plain ass wore it out, might be time for a rebuild of the pump, new pistons/rings. What kind of compressor is it? If you don't see a leak anywhere, I'd crack the union coming out of the pump and see how much flow you get right out of it.

[bjfish11 35]

You might have just plain ass wore it out, might be time for a rebuild of the pump, new pistons/rings. What kind of compressor is it? If you don't see a leak anywhere, I'd crack the union coming out of the pump and see how much flow you get right out of it.

I sure hope its not wore out yet, its 3 years and about 2 weeks old. Of course, comes with a 3 year warranty... Its a Kobalt 60 gallon, not sure on the model, but its the lower end model.

I have thought about the piston rings, but I really have no idea what to look for to check that kind of stuff out.

Good idea on pulling out the main line, I will check that out tomorrow. That will probably give me a better idea, hopefully.

[topgun 262]

If you use it a lot you I can easily see wearing out the pump in three years. Kobalt should sell a rebuild kit I'd imagine.

*edit* Have you checked the air intake side of the compressor? Perhaps the filter collapsed or something on you?

[bjfish11 35]

If you use it a lot you I can easily see wearing out the pump in three years. Kobalt should sell a rebuild kit I'd imagine.

*edit* Have you checked the air intake side of the compressor? Perhaps the filter collapsed or something on you?

It doenst get used a ton really. Just to run the air gun for spraying glue on enclosures. I did check the air filter, it seemd to be in good shape.

[PsychoTheRapist 0]

Have you emptied the excess water in the tank recently?