Mm

Markem

14/04/2014 6:50 PM

Porter Cable Pancake Compreesor

Mine has quit shutting off, so it builds pressure blows the valve and
keeps on running.

So now the question anyone had similar problem? Did you have PC fix
it, if so what was the cost, or should I just buy a new one?


This topic has 9 replies

Mm

Markem

in reply to Markem on 14/04/2014 6:50 PM

15/04/2014 2:14 PM

On Tue, 15 Apr 2014 11:17:27 -0700, "Bob La Londe" <[email protected]>
wrote:

>"Markem" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> Mine has quit shutting off, so it builds pressure blows the valve and
>> keeps on running.
>>
>> So now the question anyone had similar problem? Did you have PC fix
>> it, if so what was the cost, or should I just buy a new one?
>
>You just need to work faster so it never builds that much pressure.
>
>

If I hook it up to impact wrench that will work, just have to get a
good rhythm going between nails.

Actually an assembly is available from PC at $31 including shipping,
but might try adjusting it first as someone suggested.

Mark

Ll

Leon

in reply to Markem on 14/04/2014 6:50 PM

14/04/2014 6:54 PM

On 4/14/2014 6:50 PM, Markem wrote:
> Mine has quit shutting off, so it builds pressure blows the valve and
> keeps on running.
>
> So now the question anyone had similar problem? Did you have PC fix
> it, if so what was the cost, or should I just buy a new one?
>


I would think a universal pressure switch would be readily available.

wn

woodchucker

in reply to Markem on 14/04/2014 6:50 PM

15/04/2014 12:22 AM

On 4/14/2014 7:50 PM, Markem wrote:
> Mine has quit shutting off, so it builds pressure blows the valve and
> keeps on running.
>
> So now the question anyone had similar problem? Did you have PC fix
> it, if so what was the cost, or should I just buy a new one?
>
There should be a switch you can adjust with a screw driver, or wrench..
There is a spring loading, you just loosen the screw to lower the cutoff
pressure. That's how they all work.

--
Jeff

c

in reply to Markem on 14/04/2014 6:50 PM

14/04/2014 11:35 PM

On Mon, 14 Apr 2014 20:25:44 -0400, "Mike Marlow"
<[email protected]> wrote:

>Markem wrote:
>> Mine has quit shutting off, so it builds pressure blows the valve and
>> keeps on running.
>>
>> So now the question anyone had similar problem? Did you have PC fix
>> it, if so what was the cost, or should I just buy a new one?
>
>Should just require a new pressure switch. Dirt cheap. It does not have to
>be OEM.
"dirt" cheap is often truer than you think. Make sure the mechaism of
the switch isn't packed full of shop dust. I've seen several (not
necessarilly PC, but PC doesn't make their own pressure switch anyway)
that just needed a good blowing out to restore function.

MM

"Mike Marlow"

in reply to Markem on 14/04/2014 6:50 PM

14/04/2014 8:25 PM

Markem wrote:
> Mine has quit shutting off, so it builds pressure blows the valve and
> keeps on running.
>
> So now the question anyone had similar problem? Did you have PC fix
> it, if so what was the cost, or should I just buy a new one?

Should just require a new pressure switch. Dirt cheap. It does not have to
be OEM.

--

-Mike-
[email protected]

BL

"Bob La Londe"

in reply to Markem on 14/04/2014 6:50 PM

15/04/2014 11:17 AM

"Markem" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Mine has quit shutting off, so it builds pressure blows the valve and
> keeps on running.
>
> So now the question anyone had similar problem? Did you have PC fix
> it, if so what was the cost, or should I just buy a new one?

You just need to work faster so it never builds that much pressure.


PB

Pat Barber

in reply to Markem on 14/04/2014 6:50 PM

18/04/2014 7:04 PM

On 4/14/2014 7:50 PM, Markem wrote:
> Mine has quit shutting off, so it builds pressure blows the valve and
> keeps on running.
>
> So now the question anyone had similar problem? Did you have PC fix
> it, if so what was the cost, or should I just buy a new one?
>

Same problem....

Repair shops tell me they are a real p.o.s.



BB

Bill

in reply to Markem on 14/04/2014 6:50 PM

18/04/2014 7:06 PM

Pat Barber wrote:
> On 4/14/2014 7:50 PM, Markem wrote:
>> Mine has quit shutting off, so it builds pressure blows the valve and
>> keeps on running.
>>
>> So now the question anyone had similar problem? Did you have PC fix
>> it, if so what was the cost, or should I just buy a new one?
>>
>
> Same problem....
>
> Repair shops tell me they are a real p.o.s.

So, what is the recommended replacement?



Mj

"Morgans"

in reply to Markem on 14/04/2014 6:50 PM

18/04/2014 9:23 PM

Generic pressure control valve. Available at electrical supply houses,
online, in catalogs, northern supply, maybe even lows. Just look for them.
Screw right on.
--
Jim in NC


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