The most common reason I find circuit breakers tripping with new compressors is too much load from combined amperage draw from multiple devices and tools on one circuit. Sometimes on new compressors, the easiest way to cure this concern would be to move the compressor to a dedicated circuit large enough to. .
To see if a failed unloader valve is the root of the problem, take the following steps: 1. Unplug your air compressor 2. Open the tank drain and let all pressurized air escape out of the tank 3. Plug the air compressor back in 4. Turn the air compressor switch to. .
To see if a failed pump is the root of the problem, take the following steps: 1. unplug the compressor 2. remove the cover plate or belt guard 3. turn the pump by hand it should.
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