Yes it's possible, the normal disclamers all apply, I have one that I adjusted from about 100 psi max to about 130 psi. Took some tweeking of the pressure switch and some fiddling with the pressure relief valve. Probably shortened the life of the compressor some, but it's been…
Read the full replyI have the cheap $80. harbor freight pancake compressor. It works well in my shop for brad nailing and other light duty work.
When I use it with my framing nail gun, it can't keep up the pressure the gun needs.
Has anyone adjusted the switch that turns the compressor on when it gets to about 80 PSI ? I'd like it to turn on at 90, I don't care if I burn up the compressor.
Thanks, rob
Is there no one who has tried to adjust a cheap compressor ?
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