Is anyone else having trouble with the regulator? Makita MAC2400 Big Bore 2.5 HP Air CompressorNo matter how much I turn the regulator Knob, the needle never moves. Not even a little. The compressor works great -- I've had mine for 5 years. I love everything about it except for the regulator knob. It's currently filling to 125 psi which is great for most things, but I'd rather dial off the pressure instead of relying on my nailgun settings for more precise work. I've spent an hour at least googling this problem and can't seem to find any answers at all.Thanks in advance! Is anyone else having trouble with the regulator? Makita MAC2400 Big Bore 2.5 HP Air CompressorNo matter how much I turn the regulator Knob, the needle never moves. Not even a little. ... » Read More Is anyone else having trouble with the regulator? Makita MAC2400 Big Bore 2.5 HP Air CompressorNo matter how much I turn the regulator Knob, the needle never moves. Not even a little. The compressor works great -- I've had mine for 5 years. I love everything about it except for the regulator knob. It's currently filling to 125 psi which is great for most things, but I'd rather dial off the pressure instead of relying on my nailgun settings for more precise work. I've spent an hour at least googling this problem and can't seem to find any answers at all.Thanks in advance! « Show Less
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I just had the regulator fail after three years. Took the regulator apart and it was badly gunked up, and the back plate was rusty. Cleaned it up and got intermittent success, I think the center seal is shot. Finally caved in and removed the regulator, I'll use an external regulator for now rather than pay $60+ for an OEM replacement.
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I have a grip rite 152 that I set at 95 psi, the compressor is 2.6 cfm at 90 psi and kept up with the gun with no problems. if you need a compressor the grip rite 152 is a great compressor, rated best by fine homebuilding . I used this set up for all my 3/4" hardwood with no problems and no waiting for the compressor
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My regulator is not marked other than "High Pressure Regulator" and the output is 1/2 PSI. My burner works well and am happy with the purchase. I use it every day. One note,..... when re-lighting it when it is still hot, it back fires out the bottom. So,..... I always just let it cool down if I have been using it.
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I agree with Jeffery. The Makita, being an oiled compressor is extremely quiet. One of the best I've ever been around. Excellent compressor. We just did a garage roof about 16 square. Two Bostich coil guns and never a hitch. Yes, the compressor ran a lot but it never failed and the pressure control was very good so that we didn't drive nails through the architectural grade asphalt shingles. My only complaint is I'm old and it's heavy and tough to carry.
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There is the NPT thread that you have to assemble it to your compressor in order for the "Pressure " switch to work. That is the reason why it is called a " Pressure" switch. What did you think it was for????
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I found all my runout (more than you) to be in the spindle. I emailed WEN customer support and they are sending me a new spindle. I hope that swapping it out will get me the results many others have had. I have many MT#2 tapers and chucks that all run true, so if the spindle is correct, everything else should fall into place.
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My compressor is a 5hp 80 gallon putting out 155psi and this regulator has handled that with no problems.I could not find out the max input before I bought mine either, and had to put the pressure to it and see what happened.It has been almost a year since I started using mine and I have regulated as low as 9lbs for powder coat.The gauge goes to 160.It's a pretty big well built unit that will take you by surprise when you take it out of the box.
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contact the grace co, they will let you know, each regulator is factory set for certain machines 500.00 is a lot of money to waste if it doesn't work with your macine.
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I have one of these Upholstery Nailers and don't have this issue but you can control the pressure with an inline regulator which I have on mine, it's at the end of the hose nearest to the gun with a quick disconnect.... Hope this assist you somehow.
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I bought both Sprayit set and the California Air Tools 4620a compressor a few months ago after a lot of research in forums, shopping guides and with CAT's sales manager. That's the minimum compressor for that sprayer. It was a major hassle to receive them delivered undamaged - I had to order the sprayer twice and the compressor 4 times! Their products are ok but their packaging is terrible and so they get damaged when shipped. I think they sent me formerly broken compressor twice. So if you do order and have a problem, be sure you take pictures as you open the box, just in case. To their credit, CAT/Amazon didn't try to charge me extra for re-shipping and Amazon wanted to give up but I insisted since that's the only compressor I know of that can shoot quality at low pressure although CAT makes the GMC one too. I tested the compressor and it seems to work fine although I haven't had the time to spray my SUV yet to get the final results. Hope this helps.
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I have zero complaints about my Makita MAC5200...gauges or otherwise. I always wear ear protection when using it close by in my shop, as it does generate a bit of noise, which is to be expected. In short, I LOVE it :-)
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Sorry to say that I had the same trouble with mine. I ran the pressure up to 110 and it started to drive the nails. Just to add I thought this gun would shoot staples but only pin nails. Wish I had better news for you.
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my compressor works fine. no problem so far. i've owned it over 2 years. i like it.
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I'm using this air compressor "Makita MAC2400 Big Bore 2.5 HP Air Compressor" for Nail gun. The Nail gun works perfectly.
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wish I could help, mine is still working fine. My guess is that they are trying to find a more reliable manufacturer for these regulators. good luck
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I locked mine down tight to zero it in with about 50 shots from that platform. I took about a hundred shots to tune into zero repeatedly and it worked well. A hundred-fifty plus will also quiet the piston a bit. Try to lock it into place or on a solid rest for the first few shots then prone, kneeling and finally standing to zero. Good luck
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The unit works ok, Do have a problem with harder wood "apple wood". I feel like 7tons of preasure should have 0 problems. I am a little confused with why the manual has the vent opened while running and air in the hydraulic lines? Thought process of how hydraulics work might be wrong but I thought you didn't want air because it compresses? Also when it does start to struggle, even a little, the motor immediately dies, Is this a tunning issue or a malfunction?