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Our pump has problems!
Hi all,
We hooked up our pneumatic system to a cylinder following the basic setup. Our pump gauge only read until 75psi. The pump also was still on and didnt shut off. I think the switch kicks in at about 115 psi to shut the pump off. anybody else had problems getting the air tanks to reach 115psi? We checked all of our hoses and their was no apparent leak. Also, can you adjust the switch to shut off the tank at 75psi? If so, how? is it done through the code? Aloha!!! |
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Re: Our pump has problems!
Did you notice the compressor getting very warm? Did it take a long time to get up to pressure? My guess is you have it running in reverse. Try switching the wires or the relay direction.
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Re: Our pump has problems!
reverse? I though the pump was bi-directional?
check your fittings all around with a little soapy water. Or pump up the system with a pressure gauge attached, turn the pump off, and watch the pressure - you should not be able to see the needle on the gauge move in less than a minute or two. |
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Re: Our pump has problems!
I would try disconnecting the entire circuit after your pressure gage and pressure switch. Once you have done this plug the open end. If you are using tubing, a t-fitting with two ends connected with a single loop of tube works well as a plug.
Try your compressor using this setup. This will help determine whether your problem is a leak or actually with the compressor. For instance, if the pressure goes up to 120 in this situation, you would know that you had a leak somewhere. If the pressure still stops at 75 psi then you need to start looking at your compressor. Hope this helps. |
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Re: Our pump has problems!
make sure are your components are running in the correct direction especially the regulators....(hint: turn them upside down there is normally an arrow indicating the path air will flow)
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Re: Our pump has problems!
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Aloha! |
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Re: Our pump has problems!
We had this problem earlier too - it turned out the pressure relief valve in the compressor was damaged. We replaced it and our problem went away.
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Re: Our pump has problems! *FIXED*
Thanks everyone for your help. It was our regulator.
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