Gary McNair
11-07-2009, 10:54 AM
I have a very generic single stage, 6HP, 60 Gal upright air compressor, The mfg is Campbell Hausfield. It was new in 1994 and has worked hard during its life - DA sanding and HVLP auto painting. It’s had regular oil changes and a new drive belt about 6 months ago. I’ve recently moved it into an outside enclosure next to my newly remolded garage/workshop. The enclosure is well ventilated on both sides. In the last few days it has developed an unusual sound – while building air it seems to labor hard and drop RPMs noticeably for 15-20 seconds, then recover - this happens several times during a single build cycle. The way the motor draws down, I’m probably not too far from popping a breaker – don’t want to go there
I’m thinking the pump end may be near term? 15yrs old, hard life, splash lubrication, heat these pumps build. I see Grainger has the pump available under their “Speedaire” line. I see the same single stage pump on many different A/C mfgs.
Has anyone had similar symptoms or failures with this pump?
I’m thinking the pump end may be near term? 15yrs old, hard life, splash lubrication, heat these pumps build. I see Grainger has the pump available under their “Speedaire” line. I see the same single stage pump on many different A/C mfgs.
Has anyone had similar symptoms or failures with this pump?