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OT: Aircompressor Pressure Release between tank and air pump

I've put an air compressor togeather with a tank.. I have one problem though.. Once the tank is pressurized and the compressor shuts off there isn't a leak down for the air pump. I have a checkvalve between the compressor and the tank but I need some sort of pressure release for the compressor pump itself so when it shuts down it will release pressure.. If you don't release the pressure the motor cant start the air pump.. There is just too much backpressure on it.

Does anybody know what I can do to remedy this problem other than leave the fittings loose?

Thanks,

- Mike

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Michael Kennedy
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Many compressors have a solenoid valve that does just that, you should be able to get one from a professional tool dealer, maybe ebay or an online surplus company.

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James Sweet

Also check out the pressure switches, there should be some that have a small valve (like an auto tyre valve) that bleeds off the discharge line when the switch goes open at pressure.

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Rheilly Phoull

Thus spake Rheilly Phoull:

Automatic pressure switches for compressors are available with and without pressure "blow-off" valves. When the motor contactor releases at the pre-set pressure, there is a little lever that opens the blow-off vavle releasing the pressure between tank and pump.

Good luck,

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DaveC

Indeed, however I had in mind the pressure switch mechanism actuating the valve. A very common feature of such when I was involved in servicing that type of gear.

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Regards ......... Rheilly Phoull
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Rheilly Phoull

Need to put a check valve between the pump & the tank, to take the load off the motor at start

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rv31rv

I'm not sure yet wether I'm going to buy a solenoid or a pressure switch with one buit in but I didn't think about using a solenoid or know about pressure switches having them..

Thanks everyboy. I knew someone would have a good idea or two..

- Mike

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Michael Kennedy

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