Troubleshooting Your Compressor
Are you having issues with your compressor? The table below reflects 7 of the most common air compressor problem and possible causes for these issues. If you are experiencing any of these issues, please contact our service department here.
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| High Discharge Temperature: | -Low oil level
-Dirty or clogged heat exchanger -Faulty thermal bypass valve -Plugged oil filter -Plugged air/oil separator -Obstruction in oil system
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| Excessive Lubricant Consumption: | -Clogged separator scavenge line
-Incorrectly adjusted scavenge line -Oil sump overfilled -Oil foaming in sump
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| Premature Lubricant Breakdown | -Compressor temperature too hot
-Ingestion of foreign substance through intake -Excessive condensate in system -Mixed oil types -Incorrect oil additives
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| Increased Amp Draw | -Plugged air/oil separator
-Airend bearings starting to fail -Obstruction in air lines -Obstruction in oil lines -Dirty or spent lubricant
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| Decreased Discharge Pressure | -Faulty inlet valve
-Plugged air/oil separator -Plugged intake filter -Excessive leaks in plant piping
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| Air/Oil Separator Collapse | -Minimum pressure valve sticking
-Dirty or spent lubricant -Faulty check valve -Ingestion of foreign substance through intake
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| Compressor Shutting Down | -High temperature
-High discharge pressure -Low oil pressure -Blown fuse -Power failure
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