Sealey Air Compressor Troubleshooting

[@danblack2728]

I have a Paslode air 1.5hp air nailer with a Rol-Air compressor. This summer the compressor would start slow and pop the circuit breaker. I replaced the start-up/run capacitor and it fixed the problem. However two months ago it started doing the same thing again. I tried everything and almost threw it away till I found your video and you stated it could be the extension cord being too long so I tried compressor without my 100 ft extension cord and that fixed my issue. Couldn't believe that a voltage drop from the cord would cause that problem. I tried some heavier gauge cords that were shorter and they also worked! Thanks for the video and useful and less obvious tips!

[@tcveatch]

Me too. Winter work, kept popping the breaker, running very slow then dying or maybe a little faster. Watched this and put in a shorter heavier extension cord and bam it's working perfectly.

[@1caqui]

Thank you! I had a leak under my pressure switch after air filled in tank. Tested the none return valve like you said, I replaced the none return valve and now my compressor is up and running.

[@sealeytools]

This is great news. Thank you for taking the time to comment

[@margheritamccaughey4451]

Thank you for advice,you saved me alot of time,my head gasket was leaking.thanks have fun.

[@sealeytools]

Thank you for sharing :)

[@briain_odonnghaile]

Excellent advice well explained. Will that model be adequate for spraying?

[@tonyv1505]

youtube most useful social media tool in the net I can live without any other social media out there but without youtube we be going back to the old days when these local profesional used to rip us off all the time now we watch a video and do it ourselves and save a ton of money

[@andrewjolley4007]

I think i have found the problem with my sgs compressor thanks to this clip

[@sealeytools]

That's great news Andrew! Thanks for sharing.

[@antoniojoaochina2285]

The best explication

[@briain_odonnghaile]

Just bought one today but there is air leaking from the non return valve straight out of the box. Washer and spring look ok, why is this? Luckily the store is local for a replacement, just curious why this should be happening.

[@Thetrucky69]

Excellent information.

[@kenrosl]

hi.i have the same compressor !after ca 1minute the rpm slows down and it stalling,no air leaking

[@sealeytools]

Hi. Feel free to contact our Technical Team on either 01284757505 or email [e-mail] with the details, and they will be happy to help you. Thanks.

[@alexmardueno7157]

Thx sr, i learn a lot to day

[@N269]

Also, check the reduction valve. Sometimes that rubber seal needs some red rubber grease to help it seal. All part of a valve service I guess.

[@shimie.8539]

Thanks, it was very helpful!

[@sealeytools]

Glad to hear that!

[@rodrickdavidson6815]

Thank you, very good video.

[@phil36310]

That was very helpful. Thank you !

[@leon_mnl]

very useful video,great tips and tricks and told in a way that you don’t need a doctorate

[@YOBSTATV]

If turn on my air compressor it did not run and i only heared a humming sound. Your advice pls. Thanks.

[@Jumpmaster337]

Did you find out what went wrong?

[@YOBSTATV]

No.. already changed the switch and capacitor but nothing new. my air compressor is FUJIMA 2HP brand new and just twice being used .

[@Jumpmaster337]

@@YOBSTATV I was asking because I have the same problem... I’m just getting a new one lol.

[@Jumpmaster337]

I sussed it. I changed the capacitor. Works now. Easy fix. Hope this helps.

[@Jumpmaster337]

Oh. You already changed it sorry

[@SloopyDog]

My compressor starts fine after a few minutes of running it will stop and won't start again. If I then leave it for about 30 minutes it will start again. I suspect the pressure switch but I haven't changed it yet. Has anybody got any ideas? please.

[@blackieswart7682]

I have air coming out of the oil filler cap how do i fix that

[@jamesv2811]

The plastic pressure line from the non return valve to the pressure switch is leaking where it goes into the pressure switch/reg body, how am I best to remove the line at this end?

[@sealeytools]

Hi. Please do give our Technical Team a quick call on 01284757505 or email them at [e-mail] and they will be happy to get you back on track. Thanks.

[@PetaniDKurt]

My compressor doesn't stop running. The pressure gauge only at 2 bar. unable to reach 8 bar to stop. I looked for leaking but i cannot find it since there's no leaking sound. What cause this issue usually?

[@R4ZI3L666]

great video, if it is rebranding FINI SUPERTIGER VKM 4020-100-3M ?

[@petermmachi1222]

Helped a lot

[@johnysilver1853]

My compressor starts working and builds pressure up to 150psi but sometimes during work it will not start and won't keep tank charged. Sometimes it turns on only for a few seconds then goes quiet. Sometimes I hears something that it wants to start like air going somewhere through the pipe for about 2 second and then quiets and stays like that. Fails to keep up pressure in tank when I use it. Pressure goes low as 50psi but compressor doesn't start. Then I had to open drain valve to release remaining air pressure in the tank. Disconnect it from AC power for few minutes and it starts working again build up to 150psi again. I don't hear any air leaks. What could be wrong??

[@roberto_assi_fcsi7169]

Hi Great Finally Fixed Thank You!

[@colassolorzano6353]

Hello. .. my thermal overload switch. Wont let my compressor buid more then 50 psi. An til cold down... do you know where i can buy it. Par number is 17am-kp 145a0. Thanks.

[@sealeytools]

Hello Colas, Is it a Sealey Compressor you have?

[@otoniel780]

hi I have question my compresor runs good when is empti to fill up but when I use the air cam down and the compresor try to start the swich from my home or box switch shut down and the compresor have to empty to runs again thanks

[@scottmarshall3740]

This is the same for mine, did anyone get an answer to this fault?

[@raakmore4443]

My compressor is rated 125 psi but it only will build up to 98 PSI. Can you help me please?

[@michaelparker-smith8773]

Hello, my sealey SAE5030VE will not build much pressure and will continue to run. Initially I suspected head gasket. Momentarily after switching it off, I can hear air escaping from around one of the cylinder heads. Also the relief valve stays open presumably due to the compressor not building enough to close the valve? Any help?

[@michaelparker-smith8773]

Sorry, forgot to mention I replaced the relief valve with a bolt of the same thread to help me find the leak 👍

[@michaelparker-smith8773]

Okay, so the noise I was hearing was the breather hole in the oil filler

[@sealeytools]

Hi Michael, firstly replace the pressure relief valve with some thread seal. Have you ensured the condensate value is tightened underneath the tank? If that is ok, it's most likely down to a valve plate in the cylinder head thats not closing which will prevent the compressor form building up pressure. If this is the case it will need to come back to Sealey to be repaired. Please contact our technical department on 01284 757505 to arrange this. Depending on the age of the compressor this will most likely be free of charge.

[@michaelparker-smith8773]

Ok, replaced PRV with some PTFE tape, and is now closing under pumping pressure, however tank pressure remains maximum 20psi. I would guess the flapper valves are knackered due to there being no evidence of ever having air filters fitted before I started my job here, where it's situated.

[@DH-mf2lv]

I inherited my Dad's 2 HP 17 Liter air compressor. He used it for his nail gun. It never shuts off. Once the PSI gets to around 125 PSI, the relief valve opens and stays open until the psi reduces to 90 psi. At that time the relief valve closes and the pressure begins to rise til it gets back to 125 psi and then the relief valve opens again. Of course all this occurs while the nail gun is not being used. I sure wish my Dad was still here! Is this normal? I would appreciate a response. Thanks

[@shamrockshore6308]

+D H Did you ever get the problem of the lift valve opening on your compressor? If not, you should try adjusting the pressure switch to get the compressor to shut off at maybe 115 psi.

[@johannamwailepeni6951]

Amazing, great...

[@calebwillhelm2635]

I have a pos fini airattack. 1.5 horse power. Air was coming out of the air intake. Damn reeds were riveted into the valve plate. My question is can the high pressure reed cause air to come out the air intake. Im positive my low pressure reed is good but still have some air coming out the intake. This fini is a giant piece of crap. Cant even get them to email me back. Ridiculous

[@ismailmohammed7058]

My compressor won't turn off automatically how can I sort that out thanks

[@shamrockshore6308]

+Ismail Mohammed Adjust the differential limit on the pressure switch.

[@zitothebubbleman907]

You may have a faulty capacitor.

[@Derek-ul3wh]

I get my tank up to 120psi. When i begin to use any tool the performance drops radically. I decided to add a gauge right before my tool to see what was happening. Starting pressure of say a 90PSI tool will drop down 10 PSI every 5-10 seconds until it gets to say 50PSI and the tool becomes useless. I have checked for leaks, replaced fittings and used new hoses and cannot find anything. Could my pressure switch or regulator be the cause? what else could be causing this.(my tank is around a 15-20 Gallon)

[@sealeytools]

Hi Derek,This could be caused by your tools needing a large amount of air ( CFM ) to function properly. This would result in the air in your tank being used very quickly. Typically, the compressor pump would start running to compensate for the loss of air very soon after starting to use the tool. The only solution to this would be to either buying a much compressor capable of running the tools you're using, or purchasing tools suitable for the size of compressor you own. I hope that makes sense?

[@sealeytools]

Also, have you checked that any condensation in the tank has been drained off? we've had instances of compressors that haven't been drained containing gallons of water. This has the effect of massively reducing the air capacity of the thanksMatt

[@ondrejsramek7987]

My compresor 50 bar Made in home

[@FastSlothVideos]

Mine sounds like a vacuum (Husky 4 gallon electric H1504st) and i cant figure it out.

[@les1ed]

you are not answering the people here hope you are ok

[@abdelatifsada751]

MIRSSI BOKO JESSUI AMAROC

[@tonyv1505]

leaking head gasket? are we talking about a compressor or a car lol

[@smokenbudesq]

compressor

[@iianduncan986]

is this the only person you ever use? Snore! Zzzzz

[@Thetrucky69]

There is nothing wrong with how this guy is talking in this upload. You probably snored through school Iian Duncan Zzzzz! Choose another post to troll on.

[@nadinerafiq266]

My compressor isn't building air is there a fix for that

[@sealeytools]

Good morning. Please could you get in touch with our Technical Team on 01284757505 or alternatively email [e-mail] and they will be happy to look into it for you. Thank you.