Air Pressure Switch Adjustment

Remove the air compressor s pressure switch cover.

Air pressure switch adjustment.

Although a pressure switch comes in different designs and models there is a uniform approach to adjusting it. When the desired pressure is reached the actuator is depressed and the switch opens. Wait until the compressor starts. Setting the cut out pressure.

Expose the pressure switch. Steps to adjusting the air compressor pressure switch. Click on the hyperlinks below to see pressure switch videos on the rc worst youtube channel. Steps in setting the cut in pressure.

You may still need to try to adjust the setting on a new pressure switch to match the old pressure switch settings. Plug in the air compressor and turn the on off switch to the on or. Start the compressor and let it run until it reaches the cut out pressure. Before setting the cutout pressure point you need to first set the cut in pressure point.

Set the cut in pressure first before adjusting the cut out pressure. 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. Determine the cut out pressure setting. Open a drain to slowly let some air escape.

Watch how the pressure slowly comes down. Step 4 reinstall the black plastic cover and insert the mounting screw into the hole. Low water pressure cutout switch square d m4 pressure switch w low pressure cut off. The pressure switch cover is a.

This is the cut in. In most cases i find the. This video gives an explanation on how to adjust an air compressor pressure switch as well as basic wiring instructions. Write down the pressure.

Make sure you have unplugged the air compressor and remove the cover off the pressure switch. How to adjust a pressure switch on an air compressor step 1. Adjusting the differential will only adjust the cut off pressure. Turn the differential nut counterclockwise to lower cut off pressure or turn the nut clockwise to raise cut off pressure.

Square d pressure switch. Starting from an empty tank. Pull the release valve located directly below the pressure switch to release pressure and turn the compressor motor on. Adjustment will vary depending on t.

The entire process can be divided into two major sections. Make note of the pressure when the switch pops up and adjust the bolt as needed to get the desired pressure. To make a compressor pressure switch adjustment you will need to remove the cover from your pressure switch. First check if the tank is empty.