I have this set up

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXNBB6&P=SM

it's the DA400R

the compressor blows air with and without the air hose on

so it's something to do with my moisture trap does anyone have any suggestions on what to do??

Blows air from where? Some moisture traps are uni-directional, make sure it is facing the right way? If it is blowing air from the bottom of the trap, then maybe the valve at the bottom of the trap is open, one mine it sometimes needs back pressure to close, I just put my finger over the hole then close the valve.

if i push the silver prong up on the bottom of the trap it blows air out

does that help you help me lol

Jeremy,does the guage show pressure?Jeff T.

no it's like the compressor runs for 10 seconds then shuts off

if I unhook everything it blows air so it has to be something with the trap i can't figure out

the air hose also works just hooked to the compressor without the trap

1. Are you sure you have put the pressure guage in the right hole?
2.Have you tried rotating the black knob on top of the reg? If it won't turn,sometimes there is a collar that you have to pull up or push down on to be able to turn the knob to adjust the pressure.Sometimes it's the whole knob itself.
3.Look on the reg.and see if there is an arrow showing which way the air flows and make sure you have it mounted correctly.Try these things and see what you get.Jeff T.

I re-tightened everything I don't think I had the +/- valve tight enough

I will let you know if it blows up thanks for the help guys

I love it when a plan comes together Spray on,Bro.Jeff T.