Medium
30-60 minutes
This is a Genuine Ridgid replacement part designed to work with specific Air Compressors. The pressure switch tells your compressor when to stop and when to start. There are multiple reasons a Pressure Switch could be leaking air. If it is leaking air the Pressure Switch should be replaced for a compressor to operate properly and safely.
Pressure Switch AB-9063158
OEM part for: DeWALT, Bostitch
Part Number: AB-9063158
$41.19
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This part will fit the following 14 machines
DeWALT
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D55146 Type 3 Compressor View Diagrams & Manuals
D55167 Type 3 Electric Compressor View Diagrams & Manuals
D55168 Type 3 Electric Compressor View Diagrams & Manuals
D55149 Type 4 Compressor View Diagrams & Manuals
D55168 Type 4 1.8HP 15G Compressor View Diagrams & Manuals
D55146 Type 4 Compressor View Diagrams & Manuals
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D55167 (Type 4) Workshop Compressor Power Tool View Diagrams & Manuals
D55167 (Type 5) Workshop Compressor Power Tool View Diagrams & Manuals
Bostitch
CAP1615-OF (Type 0) C 15G Vp Ehp Of 200Psi B View Diagrams & Manuals
CAP1645-OF (Type 1) C 4.5G Jb Ehp Of 200Psi B View Diagrams & Manuals
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This item works with the following types of products:
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This part replaces obsolete part #: A21107
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Great customer service and easy on line process
The pressure switch was an exact replacement for my dewalt compressor. Ordering process was fast and easy. Shipping was quick. Very happy with this on line seller.
Randall -
June 5, 2023
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Worked as expected. OEM part
Dewalt air compressor pressure switch replacement part. kind of a poor design on the location of the switch on supply tank if the tank isn't drained often water can get in the pressure side of the switch when the unit is in the upright position to move or store it.
Guest -
June 29, 2022
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Easy repair
Running like new
Guest -
September 7, 2021
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Perfect fit!
Shipped quick, perfect fit. 2 thumbs up! Thanks.
Gary -
August 31, 2021
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Laborer left release valve open😳
The part came quickly and we were up and running! I've bought several replacement parts for my Hitachi 83A2 and Dewalt Brad nailer and every part fit and got got my tools back on the job. I've heard it's not just tools but appliances and electronics as well. Really am pleased with the tool diagrams making it easy to adentify the part and even how to replace them. Thanks again e-replacement parts. 😉Zethan Strusis.
Zethan -
April 24, 2021
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Great product
They had everything I needed and easy to navigate website
Jeff -
May 12, 2020
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Perfect
quick delivery and the right part
Guest -
May 4, 2020
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pressure switch
part worked good, job is for intermediate repair person. didn't solve my issue probably need a rebuild kit for regulator
Guest -
February 18, 2020
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THE RIGHT SWITCH
FINDING THE RIGHT SWITCH WAS HARD, BUT AT e-rEPLACEMENTPART WAS EASY AND FAST
Guest -
November 23, 2019
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Exact fit and function
Part was received as scheduled and in very good condition. Compressor works like new again.
Thanks!!
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Old pressure switch power connection broke
Clayton - April 1, 2016
👍 5 of 5 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Nutdriver, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
Removed old pressure switch and reused pop off valve and plug, but couldn't remove short nipple required to reattach switch to compressor got new one and everything went together great, runs again.
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The pressure switch quit working
Robert - July 3, 2016
👍 4 of 5 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Nutdriver
Parts Used
I pulled the hose off of the pressure switch. Pulled the pressure relief valve off. The pulled the switch off. Replaced the switch and the compressor is working great!
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Ice got into pressure switch and broke parts in it and sent gauges past there limits.
Marjorie - April 11, 2016
👍 5 of 7 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Power Drill, Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
Replaced pressure switch and gauges. Also changed drain to work better and placement of pressure switch so water cannot gather in it. Parts fit just like they were made to.
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Broken pressure switch when the unit fell over.
chris - March 22, 2016
👍 4 of 5 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
1 Removed the handle to move the Dewalt air compressor.
2. Use bolt cutters to cut the hose clamp.
3. Cut the hose above the 90 degree fitting.
4 Use a pipe wrench to loosen the pressure switch.
5. Put the new switch on and tighten with the pipe wrench.
6. Took apart the old pressure switch. Air fittings and wiring harness.
7 Put air hose back on put on new hose clamp and rewired the harness.
8. Put the cover on
9. Put the handle back on and job complete.
2. Use bolt cutters to cut the hose clamp.
3. Cut the hose above the 90 degree fitting.
4 Use a pipe wrench to loosen the pressure switch.
5. Put the new switch on and tighten with the pipe wrench.
6. Took apart the old pressure switch. Air fittings and wiring harness.
7 Put air hose back on put on new hose clamp and rewired the harness.
8. Put the cover on
9. Put the handle back on and job complete.
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Pressure switch broke.
Richard - April 17, 2017
👍 2 of 2 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Adjustable Wrench
Parts Used
Replaced the switch.
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Compressor would not turn on and the pressure switch rusted out
Russ - April 20, 2018
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set, Red locktite cured for 24 hr on all threads
Parts Used
Removed pressure switch , remove manifold attachment, remove tank bolt , remove pressure release and one plug port. Clean thread, red loctite and screw all parts into new switch.
Bolt going into tank 100 lbs torque, 10 lbs on release , 10 lbs on plug. 10 lbs on manifold
Mount switch before manifold attach.
Note. Black wires one from motor mounts on lower screw, line black to upper. White to white and last green grounds. Then let loctite cure 24. Hrs
Bolt going into tank 100 lbs torque, 10 lbs on release , 10 lbs on plug. 10 lbs on manifold
Mount switch before manifold attach.
Note. Black wires one from motor mounts on lower screw, line black to upper. White to white and last green grounds. Then let loctite cure 24. Hrs
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Pressure switch not working
Carl - May 7, 2016
👍 1 of 1 people found this instruction helpful
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Power Drill, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, Impact wrench and gear puller
Parts Used
Remove the parts from the old pressure switch that are not included with the new one. Remove the cover and disconnect the wires from the switch. You may want to make a wiring diagram. Then thread the old switch off. Thread on the new switch, remove the cover and connect the wires to to it. Then install all of the parts that were removed from the old switch to the new one. Done.
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Pressure switch failure
Doug - September 29, 2023
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Wrench Set, Torx bits
Parts Used
Removed old pressure control and installed new
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Faulty Pressure Switch
Sam - July 31, 2023
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Medium
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, Teflon Tape, Thread sealant
Parts Used
1. Removed metal cover to expose pressure switch and corresponding electrical, air lines.
2. Disconnected the power supply within the pressure switch.
3. Disconnected the air line from the pressure gauges.
4. Removed pressure switch assembly from the air gauge rail.
5. Swap all plugs and valves from old pressure switch to new pressure switch.
6. Reinstall everything in the same order it all came apart.
2. Disconnected the power supply within the pressure switch.
3. Disconnected the air line from the pressure gauges.
4. Removed pressure switch assembly from the air gauge rail.
5. Swap all plugs and valves from old pressure switch to new pressure switch.
6. Reinstall everything in the same order it all came apart.
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Pressure switch broken
Jeff - June 11, 2023
Tool Type
Compressor
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set, Nutdriver, Torx screwdriver
Parts Used
Disconnect power
Remove screw on the cover plate
Disconnect blade terminals from switch noting location
Cut clamp from 1/2" rubber hose
Remove Rubber Hose
Disconnect all torx screws from protective shroud around compressor
Unscrew pipe from old switch to compressor tank.
Transfer components from old switch to new switch as needed, using teflon tape and pipe dope on threads.
Install new switch to tank.
Connect rubber hose and install hose clamp (not included with pressure switch)
Reinstall electrical wires with factory spade terminals to switch
Reinstall plastic protective shroud around compressor head.
Install pressure switch cover.
Plug in, pressurize and check for leaks.
This switch was factory set for 200 PSI shut off
Remove screw on the cover plate
Disconnect blade terminals from switch noting location
Cut clamp from 1/2" rubber hose
Remove Rubber Hose
Disconnect all torx screws from protective shroud around compressor
Unscrew pipe from old switch to compressor tank.
Transfer components from old switch to new switch as needed, using teflon tape and pipe dope on threads.
Install new switch to tank.
Connect rubber hose and install hose clamp (not included with pressure switch)
Reinstall electrical wires with factory spade terminals to switch
Reinstall plastic protective shroud around compressor head.
Install pressure switch cover.
Plug in, pressurize and check for leaks.
This switch was factory set for 200 PSI shut off
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