Compressor Issues

[Telboy91]

Good evening to all those reading.

 

I have recently got myself back into the hobby after a few years of life getting in the way...

 

Armed with my Iwata Neo, i have really enjoyed getting back into airbrushing unfinished projects in the dark evenings from Strike Eagles to Railway Kit Builds, Cambrian at that! Chuffed with the results after so long without practise, and will upload my results to the relevant section in the coming days. 

 

I opted to purchase a second-hand compressor and managed to pick up a 'Fengda FD-186' at a reasonable price. Perfect for what i needed, i hadn't previously owned one with a tank so this was nice to get to grips with. All has been well over the last few weeks until yesterday evening... midway through a session (20mins max) the compressor decided it didn't want to fire up again leaving me without any pressure. Since that moment it will not start up, i have tested the fuse on the plug and checked all relevant wires for damage to no avail, there is power to the unit as the on/off button is illuminated. 

 

I'm left baffled as to what has happened and was wondering if anyone else on here has had similar issues? If anyone could point me in the right direction for a fix (if there is one) that would be much obliged.

 

Thank you kindly.

[Tijuana Taxi]

Not familiar with this particular compressor, but presumably it has an auto cut off switch.

It should operate when the tank reaches pressure,  so maybe its faulty.

Try disconnecting it and see if the motor will run without it, assume it should

Got to start somewhere narrowing it down.

 

Just had a look at a photo and the pressure cut off switch looks to be the unit on the side of the tank.

 

 

 

 

Edited February 1, 2022 by Tijuana Taxi

[Telboy91]

Thanks Tijuana Taxi, I will try that this afternoon at post my results. Fingers crossed it runs then I can order a new part. 
 

Thanks again 

 

[Dave Swindell]

13 hours ago, Tijuana Taxi said:

Try disconnecting it and see if the motor will run without it, assume it should

If the pressure switch has failed open circuit, this may be the cause, but just disconnecting it won't get the compressor running again, @Telboy91 you'd need to connect a wire across the switch terminals to do that. 

Looking at the photo's on Amazon, you might be able to gain access to the wiring by removing the end cover with the on/off switch on it (unplug it first!) If you're unsure about it get someone with electrical experience to look at it for you if you don't have any warranty from purchasing it.

[Tijuana Taxi]

This video shows the replacement of the pressure switch should you need it

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPdqDeK49Kk