What are the reasons for the air pressure gauge not pumping air?

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LaNora
07/29/25 3:26pm
It may be due to the softening of the built-in spring in the air pump over time. Below are the reasons why the air pressure gauge is not pumping air: Softening of the built-in spring in the air pump over time: When the pressure in the air reservoir reaches a certain level, the softened spring cannot rebound due to the counter pressure from the air reservoir. This issue typically limits the pressure to 4-6 kg. Clogged air pump tube: If the tube is clogged, it's easy to check. Simply disconnect the air pump tube from the dryer, start the pump, and if black smoke-like substances come out of the tube, it indicates a clogged air pump tube. The solution is to replace the air pump tube. Air leakage in one of the four circuits: The four-circuit protection valve automatically closes. This issue is easy to identify by checking if one needle on the pressure gauge can reach 6 units of pressure while the other needle shows no pressure at all.
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