I went through the breaking with no problems, it ran great.
Now for the break - in the tank is supposed to be un - plugged so that it does not build up pressure in the tank. Then after the 30 minute break in time is completed you put the plug in the tank and let it build up air pressure. Thats where I had the problem.
After putting the plug in I turned on the compressor to let it build up air.After getting to about 30 pounds of air pressure the motor started slowing down or dragging. So knowing this is did not sound right, I shut it down and called a tech for Kobalt.
He said it sounded like it didn't have enough power or the motor could be bad.
I thought it could have a stuck valve for the head pressure but he said I would hear it leaking down if that was the case. I didn't hear any leaks or air escapping.
I checked the power where it's wired in to the compressor switch and it's at 242 the compressor only calls for 230, so that should be alright. I use the same plugs for my welders and they weld fine so I don't think thats the problem. This ain't a little tank either it's 80 gallons 5 running HP and has 4 pistons. 16.0 SCFM @ 90 PSI and 17.3 SCFM @ 40 PSI.
It shouldn't be slowing down like this at 30 pounds. Anyway the tech will be out to check it on the 27th. Then if the motor is bad he will have to order it, wonder how long that will take. I don't want to have to load this thing up and take it back, believe you me it's to much work loading and unloading this thing, it weighs about 500 pounds.
Kurt