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Discussion
Discussion for the Ridgid OL50145MW Air Compressor
Compresser cut off and blow reset swich early. Compressor has oil but blow reset half way full. What shall I do or replace. Model is the ridged ol50145mw mini wheelbarrow compressor.
For this compressor the manufacture does not supply just the reed valves as a replacement part. You have to order part number 079027005703 pump rebuild kit. They are included in the kit. Unless you can find them at a local compressor service center.
I started the compressor and it sounded as if it wanted to start and the breaker blew. I then noticed it had no oil. Is the compressor locked? If so, how do I unlock it?
I have the wheelbarrow comp. I need just the regulator not the manifold. Can I get just the screw in regulator? The only thing I can find is #079027005042.
I have a leak at the pressure regulator knob on a Ridgid mini wheel barrow compressor OL50145MW. Do I have to replace the entire regulator and manifold or is there an O ring that can be replaced at the knob? The diagram shows what looks like an O ring but comes up as a label in the parts listing.
There are no separate parts available for the regulator. It will need to be ordered as an assembly. Item #52 is a decal. The picture we have linked to it is of the wrong decal. That will be fixed shortly.
The regulator is part #079027005042 and is available from http://www.ereplacementparts.com.
This air compressor doesn't keep up with a framing nailer or a brad nailer. This compressor has not run correctly from the day that I bought it. The breaker trips after about 10 seconds.
i have a Ridgid mini wheel barrow compressor OL50145MW and it is brand new out of the box. when i started it oil started shooting out from top of dipstick where there is a small hole. ( i assume for crankcase ventilation ) i did not overfill with oil. anyone else have this problem?