no air on tool side

[Randy Davis]

What is up with the tool/regulated air side on the compressor?? I've used it maybe 4-5 times and it no longer supplies air to the tool side only to the tank side. Is it a defect??? Not to mention the product carries a hefty price tag compared to comparable products. This really stinks the product was recommended by my father in law. Is there a solution???

[Mark]

Hi Randy,

Assuming that the regulator is properly set then I would guess that the problem is with the regulator on the manifold. Porter Cable does not offer the regulator parts separate from the manifold assembly. You will need to order the manifold. The manifold is part # N003001 and is available from http://www.ereplacementparts.com.

Good luck with your repair!

-Mark

[Kevin]

I experienced the same problem, used the compressor 4 times and no air pressure registering on the gauge and no air for the tool side. The manifold appears to cost more than 1/2 the price of the compressor

[Rick]

I had the same issue and identified it as being the regulator. Of course, the part is not sold separate from the manifold ($70). I attempted to make a good seal inside the regulator by using a couple different rubber washers. I had limited success with one that gave me only about 50 psi out of the tool side. Needless to say, the fix wasn't enough.

Good-bye porter cable. Hello Dewalt (I should have started with this). Instead of being out $350 for the Dewalt, I am out $529 since I wasted $179 on a Porter Cable.