I service Makita tools for a Building Supply firm. Our contractors have trouble with the MAC5200 Air compressors not wanting to start in cold weather. The compressors trip the thermal overload breaker on the motor and after resetting the breaker several times, the breaker becomes weak and will not allow the compressor to run even in warm weather. I have had to replace several breakers because of this problem. Does anyone know of a solution for this cold start problem? Has anyone tried a synthetic or light weight oil and does it help when starting in cold weather. We see this problem at 30 degree F or lower.
i have a makita 5200 air compressor. i use daily for construction. the unit has been building water/moister in tank for a while now getting more and more. and today it wont pump past 80lbs and just keeps running has bad smell from water in tank. i cant really hear a leak.
would anyone know what it may be and what part/parts i need to fix it?