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Terry and Jo


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We have the same one as Howard and Linda.  It has a maximum pressure of 150 lbs, but its working pressure is actually 125 lbs.  When needing to air up the trailer tires, you have to make sure the compressor is running in order to get to 125 lbs.  It will do the job, but it takes time.

I cheated and converted an old B-B-Q grill's 5 gallon tank to use as a remote tank.  By hooking up things right, I actually combine the 5 gallon tank and the tank in the compressor to get more air volume.  When I get close to filling each tire, I sometimes have to let air out of the tanks to force the compressor to run.  Then while it's running, I go back to airing up the tires.

And, Mike is right.  There are two gauges and a control in the center is turned one way or another to make certain of the output air pressure going to the tire.  If both are at maximum, you are right for the trailer tires.  We turn the control down to 60 psi and that controls the amount of air to go into our bicycle tires without having to use a regular air tester, which then lets a wee bit of air out of the tire as it is checked.

Terry



-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Wednesday 26th of September 2012 06:44:56 PM

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adeline and ed


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I bought a Sears model like you and others have. Went to add to tires today after sitting all summer and getting ready to head south..The mobile suites

needs 125lbs,and i can't seem to get the needed pressure.It just does nothing.. It worked fine topping up the truck to 80lbs.

Any suggestions would be helpful..



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is this compressor a single or dual gauge type.......dual gauge type one gauge will show tank cut out pressure the other will show actual pressure at the tire or tool.......if your compressor has a dial that increases pressure to tool turn it all the way up......your cut out pressure seems to be set low......the tank pressure should be set at 125 to 130 if the type of compressor you have is safe at this level...


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I will try that tommorow.Both gauges read 150lbs



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To get to 110 - 125 psi, I have to either 1) top off a few psi at a time, let the tank refill and do another few psi, or 2) continue to air up while the tank refills.  Either is a relatively slow process for those last 10 - 15 psi, but it's better than carrying a bigger, heavier compressor.  smile



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