Bauer Poseidon 3rd stage problem

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kerei

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We have a Bauer Poseidon TE compressor and 3rd stage piston & sleeve assembly got stuck and scratched. We think this is a lubrication problem with the Bauer Poseidon TE Series oil pump or block. Has anyone else experienced this ? :blinking:
 
I have the same compressor but it is still new after being refurbished. When you say the piston got stuck- did the whole unit grind to a halt?

How many running hours does it have thus far?
What oil (mineral/synthetic) are you using? How old is the oil?
 
After 9 months of normal use, the 2nd stage safety valve blows-off pressure while they are filling tanks

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Also we are using synthetic oil
 
Sounds like an intake valve issue in your third stage if the second stage OPV is blowing off. Does it sound like a machine gun when it is going?
 
I'm still waiting on my Utiluis hope to see the Bauer repairman Friday am.
Talked to Michael at bauer virginia office,he was very helpfull!
Jerry

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Replaced valves,finally had to change the final stage piston.That solved the problem.
Only had 300 hours on this,cooled with secondary fan also.
 

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