How To Adjust Maximum Cut-Out Pressure on an Air Compressor

How I adjust the maximum cut out pressure on my air compressors.

[albeenog]

Really good info- thx Here's a tip tho for those that want to give up on the video a minute in- go to settings and set to play at 1.5 speed instead of normal speed and it becomes watchable

[henrygarcia]

Mine was cutting out at 90 and I was able to set it at 150 which is plenty for my use. Thanks for putting this together.

[Gmansour]

Thank you for the info, our compressor at the shop has been driving me crazy. I'll give this a try, you're the man. 👍

[travislangevin]

Thanks for the video brother it was exactly what I was looking for

[heavychevy]

This video could have been less than 2 minutes. Holyyyy.

[JuanHernandez-uqks]

Thanks a lot man I just did it on a fortress 2 gallon quiet air compressor from Harbor freight and it worked psi was 135 and Kickin at 93 now. Psi ass 150 kick in is 115. It works amazing the tank it’s rated for 200 psi pressure so it works.

[Dnasty]

Great video but is it dangerous to increase the max psi from what the manufacturer has it at? I have a 120max psi compressor and I really need about 10 more psi for one of my tools but don't want to blow anything up.

[prongATO]

The cool thing about mine is that it has a plate stamped on the side showing the tank is good to 168 PSI at some crazy temps. Not too worried about getting the advertised 135 PSI.

[byronwoolfrey]

Just wondering if the extra strain on the pump won't shorten its life

[antonypaul]

Dear Mike, That was simply awesome... I am planning on picking a 50 Liter 2 HP Oil free Air Compressor, ( Elephant Brand, India) however the tank pressure gauge is marked at 8 Bar ( for safety reason by the manufacturer) while the gauge shows up to 12 Bars... and I was wondering how do i change this settings to 10 bars... ( 130 to 140 PSI) . Your video has indeed boosted my confidence... and I shall try this method following all your safety tips and advice that you have mentioned this video. I truly appreciate all the hard work and time that you have spent on making this wonderful video. Thank you very much.... Good Luck and God Bless... Antony Edward Paul, Bengaluru, India.

[bernardwood]

mine doesn't have a screw in the same place but has what looks like an adjustable bolt on the side which I think is the adjustment screw

[helenadrumz]

What's stopping my compressor from going over 50 psi? I have one close to this one.

[CeeDeeprodz]

Exactly what I was looking for, thank you!

[SasquatchN]

I have a 5hp 26 gallon husky rated for 135psi but i am going to crank it past the 135 to keep ip with die grinder. The kick on is under 90psi

[malcolmyoung]

Think my compressor safety regulator is faulty however this has given me more info to check on a couple of others things first before changing it. Thanks..

[mgomez]

I have a 26 gallon kobalt and all I use mine for is to blow out stuff and air up my tires. I want mine to build up to a 100 psi.

[donaldcardosi]

😮yes canu lower the air down on same screw I have a paint sprayer that says not to go over 50 psi does that mean that they’re farm on 120 that I have to lower it to 50 psi😊

[dariodeak]

Excellent information I appreciate it.

[ericsplan]

My pressure switch releases air at max cut off but does not stop blowing air off until it cuts back on it has done this with 2 different switches mine is the same as your in the video

[theamaturepro]

Engineers are required to label the max or capacity of everything far lower than the actual failure point. Which is a good thing. If it says 175psi it's likely been tested and good for at least 240. With compressors, the deadliest thing nobody thinks about, it's better to stay lower because nobody drains the water as often as they should and the tanks are more than likely not as structurally sound as they were new. 150 should be fine. I have the same one set to that, and I'm the average consumer that sucks at draining condensation. I need to pressure test it and scope the inside. It's probably pretty bad tbh. Good video though