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Re: new 1.1 compressor blowing 20A fuses

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Originally Posted by Zagar View Post
Question for you: Did you install the replacement filter that Andymark sent out? The smaller diameter black one that is deeper?

If so, did you cut about 3 threads off of the part that screws into the compressor?

If not, the length of that threaded stem is so long that it will bind into the compressor crankshaft. This could be binding the motor so much that you're blowing fuses.
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Originally Posted by AllenGregoryIV View Post
This is a little troubling because that would be modifying a pneumatic component which isn't legal.
Zagar,

Thank you so much for pointing this out, we have been getting a few reports of blown fuses in 1.1 pumps and were not sure of the cause until now.

We will be sending an email to customers who received the replacement filters about this issue shortly recommending the use of a washer and/or PTFE tape to prevent the threads from interfering with the crank shaft without modification of the filter.
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