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Re: Stuttering compressor

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Originally Posted by sp33chy View Post
I'm wondering if it is normal that when the compressor gets to 115-120psi it kind of does a small stutter instead of turning off completely (the pressure does not continue going up however).
No, that's not normal, unless you have a fast air leak.

Normally, the pressure switch goes on when the pressure drops below 95psi and turns off when it gets above 115psi. Then doesn't turn on again until it again falls below 95psi.

What does the gauge show?
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