I’ve got a Cambell/Hausefield 1 gallon oiless for my airbrush. I know to drain the water from the tank on occasion, but should anything be done to the head itself? I noticed it doesn’t sound as strong as it did 2 years ago and seems to take a little longer to pump up to pressure.
Most oilless compressors have no serviceable parts at all. Taking longer to pump up the tank is probably just a matter of natural wear and tear.
Check your supply voltage while the compressor is running.
Not too long ago I noticed our refrigerator did not sound right. I measured 100v instead of the normal 120v on that phase. Called the power company and they found a connection problem on the pole. If I had ignored it the motor would have been ruined in time.
If your supply voltage is good the piston ring may be beginning to wear.
You have 2 choices: run it till it dies or attempt to repair it if it gets much worse. Contact Cambell Hausfeld and see if parts are even available.
I have heard some horror stories about Chinese compressors and small engines that have no parts or service support, basically a throw away design. [xx(]
As you may know these oil-less compressors are a trade-off. A low price in exchange for low performance and life. The small tanks are even worse due to the near constant run time.
Jim
I have a Campbell Hausfeld 2 1/2 gallon oil-less air compressor that I bought 7 years ago to use with my airbrush. I can paint for over an hour between compression cycles. The only thing I’ve had to do to the compressor is change the moisture trap filter. The compressor shows no signs of wear and doesn’t sound as if it’s getting slower or taking longer to fill the tank.
I have the 2 gal version for 3 yrs and it works great noting has changed. I now Have a 5 gal oil compressor the makes slips me because I just got it this last December and i havent used it as of yet. It was bought through Checker Auto for 88.00.
quote user=“loathar”, I’ve got a Cambell/Hausefield 1 gallon oiless for my airbrush. I know to drain the water from the tank on occasion.
The “ocassion” for draining the tank should be every time you shut down the machine to put it away. Leaving water in the tank provides an excellant source for internal rusting, especially if it is exposed to the added oxygen content of the comprssed air.
Found the problem.(thanks Soo Line!) Accidentally plugged a space heater into the same circuit when cleaning the building. It’s running MUCH better now!
[#ditto] The instructions for my compressor say to bleed off the air (through the hose) until it’s almost gone then open the drain valve, tip the compressor so the drain valve is pointing straight down and let the remaining air push out any moisture through the drain valve. Then close the drain valve so that room air won’t get into the tank if the humidity is high.
I wouldn’t argue with your instructions on how to drain the moisture, but they should be followed every time you store the unit away between uses.