| Common Symptoms |
Common Causes |
| Producing more water than air My tools and equipment are failing |
Air Dryer
Oversize Air Compressor
No Drip Legs
Poorly Designed Air System
Undsersized air dryers |
| Air compressor runs constantly |
Undersized Air Compressor
Small Storage Tank
Improper Air Regulation
Undersized Air Pipe
Air Leaks
Large Pressure Drip |
| Whenever I use a tool, the compressor starts up
|
Improper Air Regulation
Small Storage Tank
Undersized Air Pipe
Large Pressure Drop |
| I used to have 125 PSI, now its more like 100 PSI Tools farther from the compressor have less power |
Large Pressure Drop
Undersized Air Pipe & Tubing
Undersized Air Filters
Undersized Air Dryer
Corroded Pipe
Too Many Bends in The System |
| Compressor shuts off and needs to be reset frequently |
Air Compressor Room is Poorly Ventilated Air Compressor is Located in a Very Dusty Environment |
| I keep changing the motor |
Voltage is Not Consistent (Very Common in The New York Metro Area) |
| Why is my electricity bill so large?
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Air Leaks
Oversize Air Compressor and Dryer
Improper Pressure Regulation
Small Storage Tank
Large Pressure Drop
Undersized Air Filters |