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Re: Compressor fuse keeps blowing

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Originally Posted by Doug G View Post
The SPIKE relay fuse that runs our compressor keeps blowing out when the tank pressure gets up to 120. We're worried there's a problem with our compressor.

Is the relief valve installed?

Most of the pressure switches I have seen cut off the compressor at 115 (or less) - if you are actually getting to 120 psi you may not actually be turning off the compressor and it is overloading at 120 and blowing the fuse.
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