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    Post My Central Pneumatic air compressor machine creates smoke

    Hey, Everyone!

    I have a Central Pneumatic 21 Gallon air compressor. I bought it a few month ago. Its 2.5-hp motor producing 125 psi of max pressure and 5.8 CFM at 40 psi & 4.7 CFM at 90 psi. This air machine is generally quiet and most powerful of the air compressor market.
    But Nowadays I faced with a critical problem. This air machine creates smoke from the starting of the run. Why?
    Please advise me to solve it.

    Thanks

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    My first guess would be oil vapor. A quick check for oil discharge from a compressor is to put a piece of white paper (with a suitable backing) in front of the discharge for a few minutes and see what collects on the paper.

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    I will try to il discharge from a compressor.
    Thanks

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    But Can you tell me how much reason is responsible to create smoke? Example

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    Quote Originally Posted by olivia_lisa View Post
    But Can you tell me how much reason is responsible to create smoke? Example
    It most likely is oil vapor due to the pressure change form compressed to ambient.
    Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.

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