Help re-plumbing an air compressor.

"amdx" wrote in message news:l832d7$vdm$1@dont-email.me...


Hi all,
My dad gave me an air compressor many years ago, at some point, one
of the tubes from the compressor to the tank broke. I had another so, I
ignored it. It has sat for years and parts have scattered. It seems like
this would be obvious, but I don't know to put this back together. I
find one open male connection going to the tank and two
male connections on the compressor, one larger than the other.
The shut off switch and the pop off valve are intact as are a valve on
the tank and a valve to adjust output pressure.
I just can't make sense of two connections to the compressor and one
to the tank.
Any Ideas?

Sanford Manufacturing
Model 104A200-22
22 Gallon Tank
2 hp motor

Thanks, Mikek


Just go buy a new one, that is a small air compressor - not worth bothering
with

Shaun
 
On 12/14/2013 12:11 PM, Tom Miller wrote:
"amdx" <nojunk@knology.net> wrote in message
news:l8hvhc$g1$1@dont-email.me...
On 12/14/2013 9:34 AM, amdx wrote:
On 12/9/2013 9:26 AM, amdx wrote:
On 12/9/2013 1:48 AM, N_Cook wrote:
On 09/12/2013 00:20, amdx wrote:

Sanford Manufacturing
Model 104A200-22
22 Gallon Tank
2 hp motor

Thanks, Mikek


I'm still having a problem.
I ordered a new pressure switch,
http://www.amazon.com/Pressure-switch-compressor-95-125-unloader/dp/B00273UQQQ/ref=pd_sim_hi_2


I have plumbed and wired it.
As I said before, the compressor has two outlets, one 3/8" and a smaller
one 1/4". The larger I connected to the tank, the smaller goes to the
unloader on the pressure switch.
The motor will start and then shortly the circuit breaker pops.
The air intake does has air coming out in puffs.
My next step will be opening the unloader tube to see if the
compressor will keep running. ( I think i might) but I don't know what
that means. I'll also change outlets, maybe I just have a weak breaker,
but I doubt it.
Later today, I'll take some pictures, maybe someone can see what I've
done wrong.

Thanks for you suggestions, Mikek



Here's a picture of my plumbing job,
http://s395.photobucket.com/user/Qmavam/media/CompressorTubing_zps2292e455.jpg.html

I did unhook the small tube going to the unloader and the compressor
will run fine. It does not have the air puffing out of the air intake
as before with the unloader tube connected.
I doesn't fill up the tank either, I suspect because all the air is
coming out the unloader tube.
Any ideas?
Thanks, Mikek


Where is the check valve? How many connections does the tank have? Where
does the pressure switch connect to the tank?
Click to expand...
I have found the problem. Half of the check valve is part of a
manifold. The manifold should hold a spring to push the ball against
the seat. No Spring!
Thanks, Mikek
 
On 12/14/2013 3:05 PM, Jerry Peters wrote:
amdx <nojunk@knology.net> wrote:
On 12/14/2013 9:34 AM, amdx wrote:
On 12/9/2013 9:26 AM, amdx wrote:
On 12/9/2013 1:48 AM, N_Cook wrote:
On 09/12/2013 00:20, amdx wrote:

Sanford Manufacturing
Model 104A200-22
22 Gallon Tank
2 hp motor

Thanks, Mikek


I'm still having a problem.
I ordered a new pressure switch,
http://www.amazon.com/Pressure-switch-compressor-95-125-unloader/dp/B00273UQQQ/ref=pd_sim_hi_2

I have plumbed and wired it.
As I said before, the compressor has two outlets, one 3/8" and a smaller
one 1/4". The larger I connected to the tank, the smaller goes to the
unloader on the pressure switch.
The motor will start and then shortly the circuit breaker pops.
The air intake does has air coming out in puffs.
My next step will be opening the unloader tube to see if the
compressor will keep running. ( I think i might) but I don't know what
that means. I'll also change outlets, maybe I just have a weak breaker,
but I doubt it.
Later today, I'll take some pictures, maybe someone can see what I've
done wrong.

Thanks for you suggestions, Mikek



Here's a picture of my plumbing job,
http://s395.photobucket.com/user/Qmavam/media/CompressorTubing_zps2292e455.jpg.html
I did unhook the small tube going to the unloader and the compressor
will run fine. It does not have the air puffing out of the air intake as
before with the unloader tube connected.
I doesn't fill up the tank either, I suspect because all the air is
coming out the unloader tube.
Any ideas?
Thanks, Mikek


You do have the check valve connected in the right direction?
Click to expand...
I have found the problem. Half of the check valve is part of a
manifold. The manifold should hold a spring to push the ball against
the seat. No Spring!
Thanks, Mikek
 
On 12/14/2013 4:26 PM, amdx wrote:
On 12/14/2013 3:05 PM, Jerry Peters wrote:
amdx <nojunk@knology.net> wrote:
On 12/14/2013 9:34 AM, amdx wrote:
On 12/9/2013 9:26 AM, amdx wrote:
On 12/9/2013 1:48 AM, N_Cook wrote:
On 09/12/2013 00:20, amdx wrote:

Sanford Manufacturing
Model 104A200-22
22 Gallon Tank
2 hp motor

Thanks, Mikek


I'm still having a problem.
I ordered a new pressure switch,
http://www.amazon.com/Pressure-switch-compressor-95-125-unloader/dp/B00273UQQQ/ref=pd_sim_hi_2


I have plumbed and wired it.
As I said before, the compressor has two outlets, one 3/8" and a
smaller
one 1/4". The larger I connected to the tank, the smaller goes to the
unloader on the pressure switch.
The motor will start and then shortly the circuit breaker pops.
The air intake does has air coming out in puffs.
My next step will be opening the unloader tube to see if the
compressor will keep running. ( I think i might) but I don't know what
that means. I'll also change outlets, maybe I just have a weak breaker,
but I doubt it.
Later today, I'll take some pictures, maybe someone can see what
I've
done wrong.

Thanks for you suggestions, Mikek



Here's a picture of my plumbing job,
http://s395.photobucket.com/user/Qmavam/media/CompressorTubing_zps2292e455.jpg.html

I did unhook the small tube going to the unloader and the compressor
will run fine. It does not have the air puffing out of the air intake as
before with the unloader tube connected.
I doesn't fill up the tank either, I suspect because all the air is
coming out the unloader tube.
Any ideas?
Thanks, Mikek


You do have the check valve connected in the right direction?

I have found the problem. Half of the check valve is part of a
manifold. The manifold should hold a spring to push the ball against
the seat. No Spring!
Thanks, Mikek
Click to expand...

Thanks for all the help guys, I bought a kit of springs at Home Depot,
found one that looked right, installed it and it worked. I adjusted the
pressure cut off switch for a lower pressure, it was factory adjusted
90/125. I changed it to 80/105.
Thanks, Mikek
 
"amdx" <nojunk@knology.net> wrote in message
news:l8itsp$n9k$1@dont-email.me...
On 12/14/2013 4:26 PM, amdx wrote:
On 12/14/2013 3:05 PM, Jerry Peters wrote:
amdx <nojunk@knology.net> wrote:
On 12/14/2013 9:34 AM, amdx wrote:
On 12/9/2013 9:26 AM, amdx wrote:
On 12/9/2013 1:48 AM, N_Cook wrote:
On 09/12/2013 00:20, amdx wrote:

Sanford Manufacturing
Model 104A200-22
22 Gallon Tank
2 hp motor

Thanks, Mikek


I'm still having a problem.
I ordered a new pressure switch,
http://www.amazon.com/Pressure-switch-compressor-95-125-unloader/dp/B00273UQQQ/ref=pd_sim_hi_2


I have plumbed and wired it.
As I said before, the compressor has two outlets, one 3/8" and a
smaller
one 1/4". The larger I connected to the tank, the smaller goes to the
unloader on the pressure switch.
The motor will start and then shortly the circuit breaker pops.
The air intake does has air coming out in puffs.
My next step will be opening the unloader tube to see if the
compressor will keep running. ( I think i might) but I don't know what
that means. I'll also change outlets, maybe I just have a weak
breaker,
but I doubt it.
Later today, I'll take some pictures, maybe someone can see what
I've
done wrong.

Thanks for you suggestions, Mikek



Here's a picture of my plumbing job,
http://s395.photobucket.com/user/Qmavam/media/CompressorTubing_zps2292e455.jpg.html

I did unhook the small tube going to the unloader and the compressor
will run fine. It does not have the air puffing out of the air intake
as
before with the unloader tube connected.
I doesn't fill up the tank either, I suspect because all the air is
coming out the unloader tube.
Any ideas?
Thanks, Mikek


You do have the check valve connected in the right direction?

I have found the problem. Half of the check valve is part of a
manifold. The manifold should hold a spring to push the ball against
the seat. No Spring!
Thanks, Mikek

Thanks for all the help guys, I bought a kit of springs at Home Depot,
found one that looked right, installed it and it worked. I adjusted the
pressure cut off switch for a lower pressure, it was factory adjusted
90/125. I changed it to 80/105.
Thanks, Mikek
Click to expand...

Good job Mike. Much cheaper than a new compressor. Be sure to check the
drain at the bottom of the tank. You don't want a lot (or any) of water
building up inside.
 
On 12/14/2013 7:08 PM, Tom Miller wrote:
"amdx" <nojunk@knology.net> wrote in message
news:l8itsp$n9k$1@dont-email.me...
On 12/14/2013 4:26 PM, amdx wrote:
On 12/14/2013 3:05 PM, Jerry Peters wrote:
amdx <nojunk@knology.net> wrote:
On 12/14/2013 9:34 AM, amdx wrote:
On 12/9/2013 9:26 AM, amdx wrote:
On 12/9/2013 1:48 AM, N_Cook wrote:
On 09/12/2013 00:20, amdx wrote:

Sanford Manufacturing
Model 104A200-22
22 Gallon Tank
2 hp motor

Thanks, Mikek


I'm still having a problem.
I ordered a new pressure switch,
http://www.amazon.com/Pressure-switch-compressor-95-125-unloader/dp/B00273UQQQ/ref=pd_sim_hi_2



I have plumbed and wired it.
As I said before, the compressor has two outlets, one 3/8" and a
smaller
one 1/4". The larger I connected to the tank, the smaller goes to the
unloader on the pressure switch.
The motor will start and then shortly the circuit breaker pops.
The air intake does has air coming out in puffs.
My next step will be opening the unloader tube to see if the
compressor will keep running. ( I think i might) but I don't know
what
that means. I'll also change outlets, maybe I just have a weak
breaker,
but I doubt it.
Later today, I'll take some pictures, maybe someone can see what
I've
done wrong.

Thanks for you suggestions, Mikek



Here's a picture of my plumbing job,
http://s395.photobucket.com/user/Qmavam/media/CompressorTubing_zps2292e455.jpg.html


I did unhook the small tube going to the unloader and the compressor
will run fine. It does not have the air puffing out of the air
intake as
before with the unloader tube connected.
I doesn't fill up the tank either, I suspect because all the air is
coming out the unloader tube.
Any ideas?
Thanks, Mikek


You do have the check valve connected in the right direction?

I have found the problem. Half of the check valve is part of a
manifold. The manifold should hold a spring to push the ball against
the seat. No Spring!
Thanks, Mikek

Thanks for all the help guys, I bought a kit of springs at Home Depot,
found one that looked right, installed it and it worked. I adjusted the
pressure cut off switch for a lower pressure, it was factory adjusted
90/125. I changed it to 80/105.
Thanks, Mikek

Good job Mike. Much cheaper than a new compressor. Be sure to check the
drain at the bottom of the tank. You don't want a lot (or any) of water
building up inside.
Click to expand...

Thanks, I'll check the drain.
I was talking with my wife, figuring out when I got the compressor.
It was some of my dads stuff that I got when he died a little over 10
years ago. I have another smaller compressor so I never cared to much
about getting this one working. It the process of pressurizing the
pontoons on a boat to pump water out, I thought I might need it.
Turned out to be easier to drill a 1-1/2" hole in the pontoon and pump
the water out.
But, I'm glad to have it working now!

Thanks Mikek
 
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