[modeleng] Re: SIP Compressor Problem
- From: "Terry Lane" <tel@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 3 Oct 2004 10:16:16 +1000
Seems to me Puff, that what you gotta do is stop that leak - but I don't
know how.
----- Original Message -----
From: "The Sheppard Residence" <peter@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2004 9:09 AM
Subject: [modeleng] SIP Compressor Problem
> I have been refurbishing a SIP compressor.
>
> It is has a 50 litre tank and is a belt driven type. Amongst the parts
> I have replaced is the pressure switch (brand new from SIP). This has
> two pressure connections. Both direct to the tank.
>
> I am assuming that the two form the "high" and "low" pressure switches.
> Switching off at >120psi and turning back on <80psi (approximately).
>
> The problem I have is that from the moment that the tank reaches maximum
> pressure (and the compressor turns off) there is tremendous leakage of
> air from the pressure switch until <80psi is reached and the compressor
> turns on again.
>
> Both the "off" and "on" switches operate the same bank of contacts.
>
> The question I have is very simple and the answer may be obvious (but
> the obvious is not always the right answer!)
>
> The question is - Is this a faulty switch, or have I missed a component
> in the pressure system? (Although I can't think what).
>
> Cheers
>
> Peter
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