geocacher (djcache) replied:

Has it got an air filter on the inlet - it should as many/most do - though I'm not familiar with the brand you are talking about?

If so have you ever cleaned it?

Could just be that it's working bloody hard trying to pull air through an increasingly large resistance.

Dave

David from Engine Saver Low Water Alarms replied:

Hi Trekkie.

ARB are resellers of Big Red compressors.
4wd megastores import them
http://www.4wdmegastores.com.au/

Hope this helps

Davy

Member - Jack replied:

Try this link.
There is an article on servicing compressors at the bottom of the page.

Jack

Member - Brian (Gold Coast) replied:

My bet is the air filter....... it should have a filter on the air inlet and if that gets blocked it won't work properly.
Give it a clean, or if it's really dirty replace it....

Darian (formerly Banjo) replied:

Yep - sounds filtery like to me - the filter is the only owner-serviceable part probably - the one in my ARB job is a sintered metal plate - just wash it out then blow it out - the ARB does not even have a thermal cut-out - "not needed" was the response when I asked - apparently they can run happily while very hot - something about ceramic parts in them.