12v Air Compressor Pressure Switch Wiring

Plug in the compressor plug and you have power flowing to the air compressor through perhaps an onoff switch and to the pressure switch and if the pressure switch is closed power will flow through it to the start capacitor on the air compressor motor.

12v air compressor pressure switch wiring. Steps in the air compressor pressure switch wiring. We give a brief explanation here on wiring two ver y common pressure switches found on many electric air. On an air compressor with a pressure switch always bring the incoming power to the line contacts of the pressure switch. Thank you for watching.

First ensure that the air compressor is turned off and that no electrical power is running from a source and feeding the machine. Almost all my videos are made my iphone4 that includes pictures videos credits adding music voice overs and editing. Details of how to wire up a compressor for a bagged truck. This is a short video on how to wire a pressure switch on an electric air compressor.

Typically there must be no valve installed between the air storage tank and the switch but there should be a pre installed 14 inch. Do not wire directly to the motor as this will cause the motor to run. Relay wiring diagram for air compressor circuits. If youre not 100 confident in your safety do not do the work yourself instead call an electrician.