Air Pressure Switch Adjustment

Steps to adjusting the air compressor pressure switch.

Air pressure switch adjustment.

Starting from an empty tank. Before setting the cutout pressure point you need to first set the cut in pressure point. Setting the cut out pressure. Write down the pressure.

Make sure you have unplugged the air compressor and remove the cover off the pressure switch. An option is to use a normally open switch and drive a relay connected to the air pump using the relay s normally closed output. Adjusting the differential will only adjust the cut off pressure. Set the cut in pressure first before adjusting the cut out pressure.

Plug in the air compressor and turn the on off switch to the on or. Steps in setting the cut in pressure. This video gives an explanation on how to adjust an air compressor pressure switch as well as basic wiring instructions. Adjustment will vary depending on t.

Step 4 reinstall the black plastic cover and insert the mounting screw into the hole. Wait until the compressor starts. Turn the differential nut counterclockwise to lower cut off pressure or turn the nut clockwise to raise cut off pressure. How to adjust a pressure switch on an air compressor step 1.

Remove the air compressor s pressure switch cover. The entire process can be divided into two major sections. Expose the pressure switch. This is the cut in.

You may still need to try to adjust the setting on a new pressure switch to match the old pressure switch settings. In most cases i find the. Determine the cut out pressure setting. Setting the cut in pressure.

Make note of the pressure when the switch pops up and adjust the bolt as needed to get the desired pressure. Shut off the power to the compressor. Square d pressure switch. When the desired pressure is reached the actuator is depressed and the switch opens.

Start the compressor and let it run until it reaches the cut out pressure. Pull the release valve located directly below the pressure switch to release pressure and turn the compressor motor on. First check if the tank is empty. Click on the hyperlinks below to see pressure switch videos on the rc worst youtube channel.

Although a pressure switch comes in different designs and models there is a uniform approach to adjusting it. Watch how the pressure slowly comes down. To make a compressor pressure switch adjustment you will need to remove the cover from your pressure switch. Compressor pressure switch adjustment.