It's sad that current tech is built to last only till the day the warranty runs out.. my old man's air compressor is 50 years old now, runs up to 200psi, and it's only needed 1 motor change in the last 50 years. They definitely don't make them like they used to.
I have a Quincy QT-54 2 stage 60 gallon compressor. I installed a magnetic motor starter so that 110v is opening/closing the pressure switch instead of the 220v. This is better for the pressure switch and usually makes them last longer. You can buy a magnetic motor starter for around $75 and they are easy to install. It maybe something to consider if you have another pressure switch failure.
By a better pressure switch,, square D makes a good one with a lever switch, but best to put a toggle switch and not use the one on pressure switch all the time.
Thanks for the comment George, I plan to buy a better switch if it failed again. The new factory switch has been running strong. I was still under warranty so didn't feel like spending the money if I can get for free. Cheers.
Bummer, been researching Dewalt compressors too. I bought a Quincy for my nephew, so far so good, but after reading some of the nightmares other people have gone thru...not sure I want to trust getting another QT-54.
I was questioning the quality of those condor pressure switches. It's the same one on the 60 gal kobalts and Campbell hausfeld compressors..I read they were cheap and not the quality they use to be a few years ago..sucks they did that with how much these cost. Doesnt make me wanna give them my money, along with other ways they cut cost of manufacturing down.
I have been increasing pressure coming from tank and use my regulator at blaster. My 3/8" line doesn't allow for enough cfm to be very effective (as it relates to sand blasting) . I am currently installing a air distribution system. The line going from compressor to cabinet is going to be 3/4" with high flow 3/8" fittings, with same size regulator. I am only using the line now because I am still getting the "feel" of the new shop and placement of everything. Meaning, I don't have a set location for the cabinet yet, lol.
Yes, it looks like it has no oil but the oil is so clean and clear its transparent. Its really a brand new compressor. I cycled twice before I needed to change the pressure switch.
Get a magnetic starter, your running blast cabinet and i bet that compressor was kicking on constantly. The points were probably burnt the F up. Its not hard to wire up. You will run your ground and 1 hot leg from motor to starter, then run your other hot leg to your curent switch biggity bam no more issues.
What really in 2021 is a real good 80 gallon compressor anyways? Who truly makes a very good one? I think imo a $6000.00 compressor can have shit wrong with it also i really think the way these are now running at crazy rpm and why they all fail some just last little longer then others just luck dependant but seriously somebody tell be a great brand 80 gallon 5hp to buy
I bought a Saylor-beall comprsoir, made in the USA st.johns, Michigan..all cast iron..3.500 bucks best I've ever found ..my dad had one in his service station in 1960..what a beast..ran 5 bays with inground lifts..just Change the oil and air filter easy to do..a lifetime unit it lasted over 40 yrs..5 hp.120 gal tank..till I sold it in 1999..wish I kept it..
Adam 45899 in 1969 l read in newspaper ad : field compressor , free , you remove , it's yours, and phone #. I was 23 and just learning autobody repair , so l called , found out that the compressor was an oil field unit. It was old and rough looking. I ask owner if it worked. Said yes, but had bad compression, it would fill up only to to 50 lbs. I brought it home and had it overhauled at a compressor shop , cost ? $100 . Piston rings replaced. The compressor is still working great up to this day! It is a Quincy compressor, 10 hp. 80 gals. Horizontal tankl. Has seen alot of use in body shop. The motor is the only thing that went bad after 35 years. To me this is amazing.
i've known Dewalt to make pretty good drill guns and air nailers etc.... but not air compressors, are they trying to attract the autobody and paint guy, geeshe.
China, china..built.. bye American made..comprsoirs..champion, or Saylor-beall..or quincy...there built in this country..I own a Saylor-beall made in st.johns, Michigan.....I hope where u bought..will make it right. For you. Vary sad to see this. Today I installed a I.R. unit for a car wash ..5 h.p. 2 stage ..it looks ok..but no magnetic starter on it ..he bought at tractor supply.. big box store .. anything over a 5 hp. Unit should have one on it..pressure switchs can't handle the load..like your unit in this video..
Oil where? The portion of the system I had to deal with was air. That pressure switch makes sure the tank doesn't over pressurize. Its just a switch to turn off the motor.
@@plasmar1 It is a synthetic, non detergent oil. I think its around a 30 weight. It looks so clear that it looks empty its full though. Shows how little I used it before the pressure switch failed.
Yes and no. They warranty the valve but not someone coming to fix it. You have to bring the compressor to the nearest affiliated repair center to maintain warranty. Otherwise, you would have to pay per mile for someone to come to you, which for me was 1.25/mile, so that would add up to $300 (going and coming) as they were 100 miles from me. I had them send me the valve and I installed myself. Plus delays in shipping because the valve has to go to the repair center then repair center has to schedule you in.
@@Jayjam209 Did they give you any help on what to do or did you figure that out for yourself? After dealing with Dewalt, would you still buy from them? Thanks
@@JH-cy4kx I diagnosed myself, told them what was needed. The guy was helpful. Offered to help me go through it, told him I already did. Even though I was annoyed at the low hours on the machine and getting a broken part, escapes in quality happens. They didn't argue with me over the part, they just shipped me a new one. Some other companies would require their technicians to review, he took my word. I would deal with them again. From changing the part, the compressor has not given me any issues.
I used multiple modes to check switch. I used my meter to check continuity. I showed a way most with items most will have around the garage/shop, not everyone has a multimeter. Cheers.
It's sad that current tech is built to last only till the day the warranty runs out.. my old man's air compressor is 50 years old now, runs up to 200psi, and it's only needed 1 motor change in the last 50 years. They definitely don't make them like they used to.
I have a Quincy QT-54 2 stage 60 gallon compressor. I installed a magnetic motor starter so that 110v is opening/closing the pressure switch instead of the 220v. This is better for the pressure switch and usually makes them last longer. You can buy a magnetic motor starter for around $75 and they are easy to install. It maybe something to consider if you have another pressure switch failure.
Interesting. Thanks for the info. I am going to look into that.
hahah " once you find your spring! " we've all done it.
Hey good to see a video from you! Looking forward to seeing you work on the Mustang.
Thanks, I will be on the car in a little. Its been a crazy time with everything going on.
The great thing about compressors is they are super easy to fix.
With some basic electrical knowledge, yes.
By a better pressure switch,, square D makes a good one with a lever switch, but best to put a toggle switch and not use the one on pressure switch all the time.
Thanks for the comment George, I plan to buy a better switch if it failed again. The new factory switch has been running strong. I was still under warranty so didn't feel like spending the money if I can get for free. Cheers.
Bummer, been researching Dewalt compressors too. I bought a Quincy for my nephew, so far so good, but after reading some of the nightmares other people have gone thru...not sure I want to trust getting another QT-54.
Since then its been running strong.
I bought a Saylor-beall comprsoir..made in st.johns, Michigan..check the out on utube.. quite running..H.D. unit..
That sucks i hate when that happens seems like more money we pay the cheaper things get
Yes. Always.
I was questioning the quality of those condor pressure switches. It's the same one on the 60 gal kobalts and Campbell hausfeld compressors..I read they were cheap and not the quality they use to be a few years ago..sucks they did that with how much these cost. Doesnt make me wanna give them my money, along with other ways they cut cost of manufacturing down.
Better to have it fail in the safe mode rather than it run away.
This is very true!
@@Jayjam209 That is what the safety valve is for. ,,, If the pressure switch/motor starter sticks closed, trust me,,,,You'll know it,
Tragic...a purchase this pricey is with buying an extended warranty.
"Assembled" in the USA
is not the same as
"Made" in the USA.
You are correct about that...It took me a while to realize they were doing that and still advertising "Made in America".
Do you have enough pressure at the sand blaster with such a long line? 3/8" line?
I have been increasing pressure coming from tank and use my regulator at blaster. My 3/8" line doesn't allow for enough cfm to be very effective (as it relates to sand blasting) . I am currently installing a air distribution system. The line going from compressor to cabinet is going to be 3/4" with high flow 3/8" fittings, with same size regulator. I am only using the line now because I am still getting the "feel" of the new shop and placement of everything. Meaning, I don't have a set location for the cabinet yet, lol.
Did you put oil in the pump looks like their is no oil in the pump
Yes, it looks like it has no oil but the oil is so clean and clear its transparent. Its really a brand new compressor. I cycled twice before I needed to change the pressure switch.
Get a magnetic starter, your running blast cabinet and i bet that compressor was kicking on constantly. The points were probably burnt the F up. Its not hard to wire up. You will run your ground and 1 hot leg from motor to starter, then run your other hot leg to your curent switch biggity bam no more issues.
What really in 2021 is a real good 80 gallon compressor anyways? Who truly makes a very good one? I think imo a $6000.00 compressor can have shit wrong with it also i really think the way these are now running at crazy rpm and why they all fail some just last little longer then others just luck dependant but seriously somebody tell be a great brand 80 gallon 5hp to buy
I bought a Saylor-beall comprsoir, made in the USA st.johns, Michigan..all cast iron..3.500 bucks best I've ever found ..my dad had one in his service station in 1960..what a beast..ran 5 bays with inground lifts..just Change the oil and air filter easy to do..a lifetime unit it lasted over 40 yrs..5 hp.120 gal tank..till I sold it in 1999..wish I kept it..
Adam 45899 in 1969 l read in newspaper ad : field compressor , free , you remove , it's yours, and phone #. I was 23 and just learning autobody repair , so l called , found out that the compressor was an oil field unit. It was old and rough looking. I ask owner if it worked. Said yes, but had bad compression, it would fill up only to to 50 lbs. I brought it home and had it overhauled at a compressor shop , cost ? $100 . Piston rings replaced. The compressor is still working great up to this day! It is a Quincy compressor, 10 hp. 80 gals. Horizontal tankl. Has seen alot of use in body shop. The motor is the only thing that went bad after 35 years. To me this is amazing.
is your motor made in china or U.S.A. what's the name of the motor.
i've known Dewalt to make pretty good drill guns and air nailers etc.... but not air compressors, are they trying to attract the autobody and paint guy, geeshe.
Seems that way. I did find out that they dont actually make the compressor, just brand it.
Is the motor made in China?
@@ricardohz5148 probalby has usa made but with china parts or japan parts its all called business.
China, china..built.. bye American made..comprsoirs..champion, or Saylor-beall..or quincy...there built in this country..I own a Saylor-beall made in st.johns, Michigan.....I hope where u bought..will make it right. For you. Vary sad to see this. Today I installed a I.R. unit for a car wash ..5 h.p. 2 stage ..it looks ok..but no magnetic starter on it ..he bought at tractor supply.. big box store .. anything over a 5 hp. Unit should have one on it..pressure switchs can't handle the load..like your unit in this video..
I don’t see any oil?
Oil where? The portion of the system I had to deal with was air. That pressure switch makes sure the tank doesn't over pressurize. Its just a switch to turn off the motor.
@@Jayjam209 the oil indicator kinda looks like there's no oil..... might be synthetic?
@@plasmar1 It is a synthetic, non detergent oil. I think its around a 30 weight. It looks so clear that it looks empty its full though. Shows how little I used it before the pressure switch failed.
Reset button
Warranty?
Yes and no. They warranty the valve but not someone coming to fix it. You have to bring the compressor to the nearest affiliated repair center to maintain warranty. Otherwise, you would have to pay per mile for someone to come to you, which for me was 1.25/mile, so that would add up to $300 (going and coming) as they were 100 miles from me. I had them send me the valve and I installed myself. Plus delays in shipping because the valve has to go to the repair center then repair center has to schedule you in.
@@Jayjam209 Did they give you any help on what to do or did you figure that out for yourself? After dealing with Dewalt, would you still buy from them? Thanks
@@JH-cy4kx I diagnosed myself, told them what was needed. The guy was helpful. Offered to help me go through it, told him I already did. Even though I was annoyed at the low hours on the machine and getting a broken part, escapes in quality happens. They didn't argue with me over the part, they just shipped me a new one. Some other companies would require their technicians to review, he took my word. I would deal with them again. From changing the part, the compressor has not given me any issues.
The Lowe's big compressors have on site repairs. But need to add few things to make it a complete unit.
You have a multimeter so why would you have to use jumper wires,,go figure ..
I used multiple modes to check switch. I used my meter to check continuity. I showed a way most with items most will have around the garage/shop, not everyone has a multimeter. Cheers.