Paasche D500SR air compressor

An air leak in hose, fittings, or somewhere else can cause this.  Does the compressor have a pressure gauge, and if so, what is the pressure when it is running?

Brownie

The compressor is supposed to come on only when you press the air brush trigger, but my compressor stays on constantly. 

Any suggestions as to why and any solutions?

Thanks a lot.

I have checked the best i can for leaks, and found none.  There is a pressure gage and it stays pretty constant at 20 psi which is what I have it set on.

Only about 6 months old and  worked fine until about a week ago.  Has a 2 position swith , either on or off.

Brownie

Only about 6 months old and  worked fine until about a week ago.  Has a 2 position swith , either on or off.

It is not unusual for "made-in-China" small compressor to fail in a few months. The problem could be a failed pressure sensor for auto-on-off to failed piston ring. Because it worked for 6 months and there is no external leak, the only conclusion is pre-mature death of hardware.

I had an one-year warranty on my Paasche DA400 compressor purchased in 2008. I hope yours has the same period of warranty.

Contact Paasche customer service for repair ASAP.

thanks for the link.  I contacted Paasche today and they indicated to return for repair.

Great information?  Contacted Paasche customer service, told to return the compressor for repair. Sent compressor back and four days later received a brand new compressor!! Great customer service.  Thanks for the info...

Brownie

Great information?  Contacted Paasche customer service, told to return the compressor for repair. Sent compressor back and four days later received a brand new compressor!! Great customer service.  Thanks for the info...