Bambi Air Compressor

until it

motor. The

Roger,

It's most likely in the diaphagm I would imagine, and probably not practically replaceable. No doubt suitable switches are available on line.

AWEM

served me well until

Hi Roger, A lot of modern compressors have a start-up-off-load system. This (on ABAC comporessors at least) comprises two parts, one a simple one way valve on the reciever outlet and a solenoid operated release valve on the pressure switch. The usual and simple problem is rust/muck stopping tha oneway valve from seating and thus letting tha tank empty. If your Bambi normally makes a hissing sound for a few seconds after shut down, but now makes the hiss for longer the above could be your problem. Solution is to clean the rubber disc found in the Tee piece outlet. If you have got one that is. If you are going Saturday, I will explain more then. Ned Ludd

Any idea where? I cannot find any.

Roger Woollett

Yes - will be there.

Roger Woollett

Try:

Search for "pressure switch".

Regards, Tony

... and I never moved my lips !!!

AWEM

Maybe some of the ones at MachineMart may be suitable

comporessors at least) comprises two parts, one a simple one way

reciever outlet and a solenoid operated release valve on

The usual and simple problem is rust/muck stopping

seating and thus letting tha tank empty.

down, but now makes the hiss for longer the above could be your

Solution is to clean the rubber disc found in the Tee piece

have got one that is.

CORRECTION should read receiver inlet not outlet Ned Ludd

Gottle a gear?

Regards, Tony

They look possible. RS list so many options I do not know where to start.

Ideally I would like a direct replacement - I would rather not meddle with the plumbing if I can avoid it. Also bear in mind that I do not know what the correct values are for cut-in and cut-out pressures.

Roger Woollett

Roger -

As always, Google is your friend.

A search on "bambi air compressor" took me rapidly to here:

Regards, Tony

Yes I had tried. I emailed an apparent source a while back but got no reply. I hoped it might be possible to repair the existing unit but it now looks as if replacement is the only option.

Roger Woollett

I give up.

Regards, Tony

Roger, The APTC and other sites say max pressure is 8Bar/120psi, surely that is your cut-off pressure, the cut-in pressure usually is automatically set at a percentage of max. T.W.

Thanks for that.

I have given up hope of repairing the switch and have ordered a new one which comes preset.

I was advised that the diaphragm has probably gone and a likely cause is overheating. If anyone else has one of these silent compressors - be warned. Apparently the motor should not be allowed to get too hot to touch.

Roger Woollett