How to Adjust PSI on an Air Compressor

PSI or Pounds per Square inch or Pound Force per Square Inch is an indication of the amount of pressure that has been implied on a surface of a certain amount of space. This unit of measurement is commonly used for automotive items including air compressors, tires, paint guns, fuel distribution management systems, and petroleum objects.

As previously said, this unit is utilized for air tools, which means that some air tools, such as vacuum cleaners, sprayers, tire inflators, and others, require a particular number of PSI to function effectively. To capture air and compress it for lateral purposes, you’ll need enough PSI.

Sometimes you need to adjust the PSI level according to your air tools. Here are some of the key instructions on how you can correctly adjust the PSI level:

• The PSI can be adjusted by using the pivoting levers of the compressor.
• Fist your need to turn on your air compressor and then slowly increase the pressure. Keep in mind that you should not suddenly change the PSI. It will only harm the air tool that you are running and the compressor too.
• While doing it, always keep an eye on the measuring gauges which show you the PSI level.
• Keep yourself update with the overall process.
• Sometimes there is water and vapor inside the channel of the compressor through which the air passes. It is because of the immense pressure and the evaporation caused by it. Also, there is oil sometimes in the channel. It makes the process lengthy and sticky and uncomfortable.
• To clear the water vapor and the oil, you can use an air dryer to soak up all the wet air and this will escalate the level of your dryness inside the compressor which is very important.
• After doing these steps correctly, try to attach your compressor with an air tool again and repeat the process. Look for any further changes.
• Never rush while pulling the vales of the compressor. If you accidentally pull them, the amount of pressure will either rise or fall immediately. This huge change within a few seconds will create a sort of reaction within the channel, and with the mixture of oxygen and nitrogen, there is a high chance of creating an explosion; which is not at all acceptable.
• Be patient while changing the PSI level. Use your air tools frequently to get used to the new PSI level. Some air tools do not serve well in newer condition. For that, you can frequently change the PSI level and find the optimum pressure in which your air tools can serve their best.
• But do not change the PSI when your tools are used to it. It will only increase difficulties for the air tools.
• An adjusted PSI always helps your air tool to work more efficiently as the stock PSI is sometimes lesser than that of need.