My compressor would continuously run to max PSI until the over flow valve went off then repeat to max PSI again over and over. Thanks for your advise - I have loosened the main screw and works perfectly now. Cheers mate.
I just scored a very gently used 26 gallon (~98Liters if my math is half right) compressor to upgrade my new projects that needed a little TLC. It too was leaking and the previous owner was kind enough to throw in a much nicer pressure switch to replace the one that was leaky. He didn't seem to mind too much when I let him know that the switch was probably fine but had some gum from built up oil vapor blow-by on his check valve that was bleeding air into the switch. He admitted he didn't know all that much about them but sold it to me nonetheless. Stand-up guy! Anyway, if your big tank has some mileage, definitely worth pulling your check valve and giving it a once over to keep the ol' girl punching in her weight class. 😁
Thanks for your video. My safety valve kept releasing at 10 bar. Wound the screw back to 8 bar. problem fixed. Just wasted an hour going to the shop and asking where to get it repaired. I should have watched your video first.
right. I watched your videos on the plasma pilot arc, and apparently you just make really cool videos. subbed. also, it feels good not to be treated like a baby for once. it seems every last thing and person these days treats grown ass men like children. to the point I'm surprised drills don't come with a "don't use on your skull" warning yet. I like your approach of "here's something you *can* do but you *should not* do and if you do it wrong you *might die*". Keep em comin, and thank you!
Think I have a bad or sticky pressure switch, or maybe even on/off assembly on my 6 yo Craftsman 3gal 1 hp unit. I bought a whole new switch but the small copper pipe inlet is 90* away from where it should be. My question is are these switches rebuildable? It feels like the the on off handle itself it working intermittently when I move it back and forth...make sense? I'd rather repair than to replace and have to rerun the copper tubing. Thanks!
Good info Pete but where is the leak coming from? Looks to be bleeding down pretty quickly. I’ll bet that ole girl can be made to run for many more years for much less than a new Chinese compressor. Great info!
Its leaking from the viton capsule in the three way valve. Either turn the capsule (pastule) around, stretch the pressure spring, or replace the three way valve. Cost is less than $10us money.
You crack me up with laughter. We need more people like you. Awesome stuff
Thanks mate
My compressor would continuously run to max PSI until the over flow valve went off then repeat to max PSI again over and over.
Thanks for your advise - I have loosened the main screw and works perfectly now. Cheers mate.
Cheers Craig
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Great tips as always Pete 👍cheers from across the ditch
Thanks 👍
No worries mate all the best to you and your loved ones
Hope your well your side of the ditch mate
I just scored a very gently used 26 gallon (~98Liters if my math is half right) compressor to upgrade my new projects that needed a little TLC. It too was leaking and the previous owner was kind enough to throw in a much nicer pressure switch to replace the one that was leaky. He didn't seem to mind too much when I let him know that the switch was probably fine but had some gum from built up oil vapor blow-by on his check valve that was bleeding air into the switch. He admitted he didn't know all that much about them but sold it to me nonetheless. Stand-up guy!
Anyway, if your big tank has some mileage, definitely worth pulling your check valve and giving it a once over to keep the ol' girl punching in her weight class. 😁
Great tip cheers
Hey Pete. Good video. Thanks for sharing.🍁👍👍
Cheers Mate
Thanks for your video. My safety valve kept releasing at 10 bar. Wound the screw back to 8 bar. problem fixed. Just wasted an hour going to the shop and asking where to get it repaired. I should have watched your video first.
Lol
right. I watched your videos on the plasma pilot arc, and apparently you just make really cool videos. subbed.
also, it feels good not to be treated like a baby for once. it seems every last thing and person these days treats grown ass men like children. to the point I'm surprised drills don't come with a "don't use on your skull" warning yet. I like your approach of "here's something you *can* do but you *should not* do and if you do it wrong you *might die*".
Keep em comin, and thank you!
Hi yea your not wrong my friend . I just say it how it is .Thanks for watching
Think I have a bad or sticky pressure switch, or maybe even on/off assembly on my 6 yo Craftsman 3gal 1 hp unit. I bought a whole new switch but the small copper pipe inlet is 90* away from where it should be. My question is are these switches rebuildable? It feels like the the on off handle itself it working intermittently when I move it back and forth...make sense? I'd rather repair than to replace and have to rerun the copper tubing. Thanks!
Hi Brent anything can be rebuild if you have the time and energy. But for the cost i would just buy new mate.
NIce one Pete
Glad you enjoyed it
Good info Pete but where is the leak coming from? Looks to be bleeding down pretty quickly. I’ll bet that ole girl can be made to run for many more years for much less than a new Chinese compressor. Great info!
Yea mate your not wrong .
Its leaking from the viton capsule in the three way valve. Either turn the capsule (pastule) around, stretch the pressure spring, or replace the three way valve. Cost is less than $10us money.