A good digital multimeter (DMM) is key to diagnosing compressor problems in general. For instance, in a previous article (May 15 issue of The NEWS) we discussed using the DMM to read suction and ...

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 ...

Compressor failure can be traced to a number of system issues, including high condensing pressures, refrigerant floodback, service or replacement issues, a loss of charge, liquid slugging, motor ...

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 ...