Low-pressure controls are a common accessory added to many refrigeration systems. They are normally used to electrically cycle a compressor on and off; however, when and why they do so will vary based ...

Years ago, it was common for shops to have a central power source that drove all the tools through a system of belts, wheels and driveshafts. The power was routed around the work space by mechanical ...

A compressor's operating envelope defines the range of saturated discharge temperatures (SDT) and saturated suction temperatures (SST) within which a compressor can safely operate. Operating a ...

The surface area of the plunger and the degree of spring compression determine the amount of pressure necessary to actuate the switch. When pressure on the plunger exceeds that exerted by the spring, ...

My Craftsman Model 919.165230 compressor with a 25-gallon tank served me well for over 12 years. I used it to paint motorcycle parts, power a cut-off tool for automotive body work, sandblast the ...

In this video, I demonstrate the restoration of an old air compressor using proper tools and techniques. The video is divided into two parts: the first half covers the disassembly of a seized air ...