Thanks for this - mine was also leaking in the same area. Couldn’t hurt to try your repair! Did it, but was still leaking. In case others read this - I later realized it was the black rubber hose connecting from the manifold to the pressure switch. Was lucky and able to cut the end were the hole was and replaced the clamps while I was at it. So far so good.
Hi there. Thank you for the video. I have the same compressor and the same problem (or I thought) I tried to replace the o-ring with the # 15 o-ring you suggested. This did not fit or allow me to side it up inside the shaft. After more research and troubleshooting, I found that my problem actually was a nut on the backside of the regulator (under the black trim piece) had come loose slightly. This nut holds in a valve that the plunger in the shaft pushes on to release air. After tightening this nut up the problem was solved. I wish I had taken the time to solve this months ago as it only took 2 minutes or so.
My comment on my 2 gallon Husky was meant to be helpful for other similar units - of course, your repair cannot be applied to different models. But your video WAS very helpful to try a repair. My 2 gallon unit is working again. The broken end of my regulator knob screw/bolt was smoothed and polished using a Dremel tool (with grinder tip & then steel brush), so it's now 1/8" shorter but still functioning. After cleaning and applying grease to the regulator o-rings (I used Dow Hi vacuum silicon lub - hope it's ok for this) reassembled with the "compromised" adjustment knob (may have lost some adjustment range). The unit works again, with no "hissing" leak. Thanks!
Thank you. I fixed mine for cost of o ring thanks to this video. Not Into bikes but same compressor. Cost me 41 cents lol. Thank you. Subscribed and liked
I have a small 2 gallon Husky dual output compressor, with air leak at the regulator knob. Knob looks like yours, but could not tell from your video if yours looks like mine behind the knob. I loosened my red knob - resistance - continued turning using channel locks until the end of the bolt in the red knob broke off. Then, undoing the section behind the knob (big 1-1/8" nut) I found that an E-clip was securing the end of the bolt of the on the inside, to prevent complete removal of the red knob. The end of the bolt with E-clip had broken off ruining it. So I should have undone the big nut to remove the knob assembly. The seals on mine are different, but accessible (from behind) without completely removing the red knob from that section. Otherwise, nice video.
Thanks for vid, I bought a used compressor a little less than a year ago. Have not really needed to use it much yet, but a good thing to have. A prior roommate had one that would not hold pressure. From your vid now I will know at least one thing more to check. I have heard that if you are not using it to store it with pressure released. Also their is a valve to let out accumulation of H2O.
I suspect that most similar issues with an AC will be with the seals. Given that this seal moves, it's a likely first place to check. If you aren't using it, is a good idea to depressurize the tank. Every tank should have a drain valve somewhere. On this Husky it's at the very bottom. I try to drain it every 4-6 months, but it's kind of a pain so I'm not as good at it as I should be :).
It's been working great. The only complication I've found is that it's really easy to take the pressure control knob off. Accidentally shot the insides across the room a few weeks ago :D. Fortunately, I was able to find them, and they didn't damage anything.
My Husky 20 gallon compressor releases air from the area of the head, when it is pumping -- filling the tank. Once full, it holds pressure fine. Is this air release a bypass or leak? I have just noticed it. I've had the compressor for 2 years, and it seems to take a long time to fill. Thank for any advice!
Are you able to narrow down the part of the compressor that is releasing air while it's filling? How long is a long time? I haven't timed a full tank fill for mine, but it takes long enough that I go do something else while it's doing its thing.
Thanks for this - mine was also leaking in the same area. Couldn’t hurt to try your repair! Did it, but was still leaking. In case others read this - I later realized it was the black rubber hose connecting from the manifold to the pressure switch. Was lucky and able to cut the end were the hole was and replaced the clamps while I was at it. So far so good.
Hi there. Thank you for the video. I have the same compressor and the same problem (or I thought) I tried to replace the o-ring with the # 15 o-ring you suggested. This did not fit or allow me to side it up inside the shaft. After more research and troubleshooting, I found that my problem actually was a nut on the backside of the regulator (under the black trim piece) had come loose slightly. This nut holds in a valve that the plunger in the shaft pushes on to release air. After tightening this nut up the problem was solved. I wish I had taken the time to solve this months ago as it only took 2 minutes or so.
My comment on my 2 gallon Husky was meant to be helpful for other similar units - of course, your repair cannot be applied to different models. But your video WAS very helpful to try a repair. My 2 gallon unit is working again. The broken end of my regulator knob screw/bolt was smoothed and polished using a Dremel tool (with grinder tip & then steel brush), so it's now 1/8" shorter but still functioning. After cleaning and applying grease to the regulator o-rings (I used Dow Hi vacuum silicon lub - hope it's ok for this) reassembled with the "compromised" adjustment knob (may have lost some adjustment range). The unit works again, with no "hissing" leak. Thanks!
Thank you. I fixed mine for cost of o ring thanks to this video. Not Into bikes but same compressor. Cost me 41 cents lol. Thank you. Subscribed and liked
I have a small 2 gallon Husky dual output compressor, with air leak at the regulator knob. Knob looks like yours, but could not tell from your video if yours looks like mine behind the knob. I loosened my red knob - resistance - continued turning using channel locks until the end of the bolt in the red knob broke off. Then, undoing the section behind the knob (big 1-1/8" nut) I found that an E-clip was securing the end of the bolt of the on the inside, to prevent complete removal of the red knob. The end of the bolt with E-clip had broken off ruining it. So I should have undone the big nut to remove the knob assembly. The seals on mine are different, but accessible (from behind) without completely removing the red knob from that section. Otherwise, nice video.
Thanks for vid, I bought a used compressor a little less than a year ago. Have not really needed to use it much yet, but a good thing to have. A prior roommate had one that would not hold pressure. From your vid now I will know at least one thing more to check. I have heard that if you are not using it to store it with pressure released. Also their is a valve to let out accumulation of H2O.
I suspect that most similar issues with an AC will be with the seals. Given that this seal moves, it's a likely first place to check.
If you aren't using it, is a good idea to depressurize the tank. Every tank should have a drain valve somewhere. On this Husky it's at the very bottom. I try to drain it every 4-6 months, but it's kind of a pain so I'm not as good at it as I should be :).
Thank you this is exactly what was wrong with mine you saved me so much time
Thanks you, I have the same compressor and it's leaking too behind the knob. I'll give this a shot! I also like bikes, so yay bikes.
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. How is the repair holding up?
It's been working great. The only complication I've found is that it's really easy to take the pressure control knob off. Accidentally shot the insides across the room a few weeks ago :D. Fortunately, I was able to find them, and they didn't damage anything.
Thanks dude I’m gonna try this on mine!
My Husky 20 gallon compressor releases air from the area of the head, when it is pumping -- filling the tank. Once full, it holds pressure fine. Is this air release a bypass or leak? I have just noticed it. I've had the compressor for 2 years, and it seems to take a long time to fill. Thank for any advice!
Are you able to narrow down the part of the compressor that is releasing air while it's filling? How long is a long time? I haven't timed a full tank fill for mine, but it takes long enough that I go do something else while it's doing its thing.
Thank you!
My Husky is leaking and totally annoying. The part that is leaking is the tiny hose the manifold
Give Home Depot a call. I had to work through them to get the replacement manifold the first time it broke.
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