[Shop-talk] IR compressor troubles

[Randall]

> When I use it for bead blasting say 15-20 
> mins the pump is too hot to touch.  The motor is very warm as 
> well.  It's in my shop located in a barn (not very tight) so 
> I would think it gets plenty of air.  Is this normal ??

Sounds pretty normal to me.  Compressing air inevitably generates a lot of
heat.  And most motors are rated for a 40C temperature rise when operated at
continuous full load.

> Can I 
> do anything to help it run smoother ?

You could add a fan to try to cool it better.  Make sure the existing fan
isn't blocked, that sort of thing.  Also that the intake filter is clean.

Randall