Compressor Maintenance
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I have a Campbell 13 gallon oil-free air compressor bought in 2001 still working perfectly in my garage. I only use it to inflate the tires of my 2 cars 1-2 times a month. The only maintenance I have done to the machine is leaving the drain value open every time after using it (The "Oil-free" has made me thinking it's maintenance free:)). I am a DIY doing a lot of wood working and your video reminded me about how much the wood dust would have had collected inside. Thank you for your video. I am going to open the machine cover to clean it up tomorrow:).
Glad I can help. I do this once a year
Was about to comment on the amount of water coming out but waited until finishing the video. Good that you commented on that. My dad has one of those "way too big for how often it gets used" compressors and we just were in the habit of draining it after every use because even then we'd still get a few tablespoons of water. It helped that it was just sitting on the concrete floor so it was easier to do than the setup you have. I figure once a month is probably about right on draining but I don't know what the manufacturers recommend (probably after every use)...
I just wish they made medium-sized compressors that easily mount to the wall or ceiling since I don't have floor space for one and really just need it for an impact wrench once a month or so plus airing tires up.
+Matthew Blackwell thanks for watching. A wall mounted would be awesome
Excellent info Mike! Thanks for sharing!
+Heath Knuckles thanks Heath
Thanks for sharing, Mike. While I empty my tank after each use, I haven't taken the cover off to clean off the dust nor checked for leaks. I will now, though. Thanks for that valuable reminder!!
+Chris Williams thanks Chris
Good info. thanks for sharing Mike!
+GuysWoodshop thanks for watching Guy
Yes we had a large tank 80gal or bigger at work back in the mid 80's every day drain the tank esp on Friday..one day a cold front came in, and the night before it froze the lines cause the tank was not drained...short day at work...looks like you survived Atlanta...
+Robert Evans I think the larger tanks and used a lot should probably drain more. The stuff that came out of mine was a whole years worth. Atlanta was awesome
Good tips, especially checking for leaks
+Matt Williams thanks Matt
You should really drain it after every use especially if you live in a really humid environment like I do in South Texas. After I drain it I leave the valve open until I go to use it again and close it then. Really humid environments will suck in so much water and if you've ever seen videos of how those things explode for whatever reason, rust, broken cut off, whatever, that will convince you in a heartbeat. Other than that great video but man I can't imagine draining it once a year or every few months 😳💥
ya your not wrong about draining it more often. In the real world its just not going happen. at least in my shop. I have seen auto drain that do it automatically, not sure if its for me. specially now that most of my tools are cordless and don't require air. I guess its just going to be up to the shop owner.
I guess we're skipping cleaning the intake filter this year lol.
Yup
I empty mine every time. if it were a giant shop and had a 50 gallon tank or larger I may not do it so often, but a small pancake... empty it every time so the moisture doesn't rust it out. mine has lasted 10 years, still no rust or water.
+B Blair good to know, I've had mine for about 5
B Blair it really depends on your humidity. I can go most of the freezing season but in spring summer I could drain it multiple times I have 3 water separators 2 filters and a desiccant hose for painting or it ruins my paint work. people don't want to pay for labor and supplies as it is.
I do the same thing. Drain it each time to avoid any moisture build-up. Had mine for about 8 years now. :)
is there no intake filter? what if you operate it in a dusty environment?
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Thanks for sharing Mike 👍👍👍
+Bob Lee's Woodshop thanks Bob
So I find a leak somewhere, do I have to replace the part or are there other options? Isn't there oil that needs changing ? Is there an air filter that needs cleaning? There's most likely going to be newbs like me who look up these types of videos, so you need to be explaining yourself better.
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great tips Mike thanks for sharing. I didn't know you could buy automated drain taps good to know.
+Opa's Workshop I don't know how well they work but consider quality one not a HF model
Mike Fulton good to know Mike thanks
Very helpful. Thanks very much
Thanks for watching
Good tips...
Thanks tom
Greetings. My compressor doesn't hold air in
Sorry to hear that
What? Those things need maintenance?
sometimes!
Ha!! We got to watch you blow your compressor (out) lmao
+KSFWG someone's how to blow it, lol