This air compressor unloader valve is a power-off vent solenoid valve for oil-free air pumps, built with a cast aluminium square valve body and a 220V coil with an indicator light. When the power is cut, the valve vents trapped pressure so the compressor can restart without working against a full head of air. It is sold as a valve body, a coil without wire, or a coil with wire, so you can replace just the part that has failed.
Features and benefits:
- Power-off vent: releases excess pressure when the supply is cut, which helps protect the compressor from start-up strain
- Cast aluminium square valve body: a solid body that suits workshop use
- 220V coil with indicator light: the light shows at a glance that the coil is energised
- IP65 rated coil and 100% ED rating: built for continuous duty and for dusty or splash-prone workshop air
- Three options: valve body only, coil with light without wire, or coil with light with wire, so you buy only what you need
- Wire option has a red and black lead, about 36cm long, ready to connect
- Described as a mute, oil-free type valve: intended for oil-free air pump setups
Applications:
- Replacing a worn or failed unloader solenoid on an oil-free air compressor
- Power-off pressure relief on small air pump and compressor builds
- Workshop, garage and maintenance repairs on 220V compressor units
- Spare coil or spare valve body for a maintenance stock shelf
In the box:
One item per order, depending on the option chosen: 1 x square valve body, or 1 x coil with light without wire, or 1 x coil with light with wire.
Note: The coil is a 220V AC part. Isolate the compressor from the mains and release stored air pressure before removing or fitting any valve or coil. Wiring should be done by a competent person. Check your compressor's existing valve and coil against the option pictures before ordering, as the listing gives no thread size or flow figures.
Product type: Power-off vent solenoid unloader valve for air pumps. Valve body material: Cast aluminium. Valve body shape: Square. Voltage: 220V. Options: A: square valve body only; B: 220V coil with light, no wire; C: 220V coil with light and wire. Coil rating, option B: AC220V, 5.5VA. Coil voltage range, option B: AC175V to 253V. Coil rating, option C: 220V AC, 6.0VA, 28mA. Duty rating: 100% ED (options B and C). Protection rating: IP65 (options B and C). Coil marking, option C: EVI 7/9. Wire length (wire option): Approx. 36cm. Wire colours (option C): Red and black. Design: Oil-free, mute, power-off vent. Body colour, option A: Silver with black. Coil colour, options B and C: Black and transparent. Indicator: Light built into the coil. Power supply: 220V AC mains voltage. Size note: Wire length approx. 36cm; seller allows slight measurement deviation. Fitting type: Fittings. Package contents: 1 x valve body or 1 x coil without wire or 1 x coil with wire, per option. Colour note: Real colour may differ slightly from the pictures. Q: What does an unloader valve do on an air compressor? A: An unloader valve vents trapped air from the pump head when the compressor stops, so it can restart without pushing against stored pressure. This one is a power-off solenoid type that vents when the supply is cut.. Q: Where is the unloader valve on an air compressor? A: It is usually fitted near the pump head or the pressure switch, in the air line between the pump and the tank. Check your compressor's layout before ordering, as positions vary by model.. Q: What is a power-off vent solenoid valve? A: It is a solenoid valve that opens a vent path when the coil loses power, releasing excess pressure. It is intended to protect the compressor from damage.. Q: Is this valve suitable for oil-free compressors? A: The listing describes it as an oil-free, mute type valve for air pump and compressor use. No thread size or flow rating is published, so match it by eye to your existing part.. Q: Which option do I need if only my coil has failed? A: Choose option B for a coil with light and no wire, or option C for a coil with light and a wire lead. Option A is the valve body only, with no coil.. Q: What voltage does the coil run on? A: Both coil options are 220V AC. Option B is marked AC220V 5.5VA with a range of AC175V to 253V, and option C is marked 220V AC 6.0VA 28mA..