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Air Compressor Regulator

AdamO — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:44:06 GMT

Oh!

Check the compressor's quick-connect female coupler.

Sometimes they stick open, fresh out of the box.

Just a gentle push inward should fix her right up...

Air Compressor Regulator

tggrules — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:43:38 GMT

I recently purchased a Craftsman 20 gallon vertical air compressor. Upon my first-time use I noticed that after the tank is filled to 150psi and the regulator is set to about 100psi the regulator leaks. The only way I can get it to quit leaking is to turn up the pressure to the maximum or equivalent to tank pressure. Does anyone know if this is normal operation or did I get a lemon?

HELLO

BlueCrewGuyInMA — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:59:18 GMT

If you list the model number of the compressor, that would help us figure out what you're looking at.

HELLO

GL712 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:24:03 GMT

Hi, my name I[is Gabart and I just got an air compressor and I would like to know if it's come with the OIL FILL CAP because my does not have it and also the HANDLE ASSEMBLY is missing. Could you please let me know if I have to buy them

Air compressor losing air, please help

AdamO — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:49:05 GMT

Got that leak fixed?

Air compressor losing air, please help

AdamO — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 10:20:16 GMT

Some "soapy water" will help find the air leak.

Once in a while, the metal tube develops a crack in it - a fairly straight forward repair, similar to installing a new air regulator.

Air compressor losing air, please help

BlueCrewGuyInMA — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:48:57 GMT

Have you ever drained the moisture from the tank? I agree with ww, that it sounds like the regulator. You may also want to replace the regulator (relatively cheap, and they're available at your local Sears, though you'll want to check for fit). Be sure to use teflon tape to seal the threads airtight to prevent further damage by moisture and air.

Air compressor losing air, please help

worldweary2 — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:30:52 GMT

This brief description is indicative of some type of minor regulator failure. There should be a quick air release near the on/off switch.

The valve being fetched up would be the simplest cause. Moisture can cause this. Jiggle the valve until it stops leaking.

If this is not the case, please continue to post.

Also, is it still under warranty?

Air compressor losing air, please help

airhelp — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:09:13 GMT

I wonder if anyone can help.

We have a 50l Performance Power air compressor which, up until today,, worked perfectly. Now, when you turn it on and it fills itself up, as soon as it cuts off it starts losing all the air again straight away. Not out of the base valve though, but it seems to be out of the top bit (under where the on off button is)

Can anyone help at all please?

It is very important we get it sorted but cant afford a new one.

Thanks

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AdamO — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 04:55:09 GMT

Vertical units are designed to occupy a smaller workshop footprint, than horizontal units, that are designed for site to site portability.

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johnfraun — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:19:14 GMT

is there any advantage to a vertical unit other than less floor space? I'm looking for a compressor to use around the home for running small tools and maintaining lawn and garden equipment. any advice would be appreciated