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Stanley NEW Bostitch 2 HP 6 Gallon Electric Air Compressor Questions & Answers
I have a newer Bostitch Air Compressor and it worked just fine a month ago and now we plug it in and the motor doesn't even turn on. And, no, it is not the outlet.
It is not uncommon for these compressor motors to "burn up". They are especially prone to overheating if a 14g or 16g extension cord is used to power it. Most of these do have a motor thermal protection button. Look carefully around the motor and motor mount frame. Of course, tracing the electric with a volt meter will confirm the location where the voltage terminates. The Auto/Off pressure switch is another possible fault. Taking the motor leads and powering them directly with 120v will confirm a motor problem. If this is an Oil Lubricated pump then double check by removing the back of the motor cover and turning the fan by hand. If unable to turn.. the pump may have froze up due to lack of lubrication. Usually a pipe wrench turning the exposed motor shaft will unlock the crankshaft and a high grade synthetic non-foaming motor oil in the crankcase will help keep it lubricated and it may contimue to work okay.
Replaced pressure switch now it wont shut off
Hi dijulio28You will have to adjust the setting so it will shut off.There should have been instructions that came with the pressure switch that will tell you how to adjust the high level shut off.You will have to remove the plastic cap, and then you will find the adjustment screws/nuts inside. Some are marked H/L...if yours is, then adjust the H till it acheives the shut off pressure desired to shut the compressor down at the desired pressure.Go to the following webpage and learn how to adjust your pressure switch.Please take time to rate meBud
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zh_hfD3rCA0
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