Air Compressor Maintenance - A few tips to keep your small air compressor in top shape!
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- Опубліковано 27 лют 2020
- Check out this video for a few maintenance items to keep a small air compressor in good serviceable condition.
Drain the tank, clean the filters and change to oil to synthetic of the recommend viscosity.
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I'm so dumb, I did not realize my air compressor had an air filter (despite it literally being an AIR COMPRESSOR ). Thank you for posting this.... Man, I don't deserve power tools.
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same .
Dude, same. XD
We learn something new every day
Same. Got bald spot on the back of me head 'cause I get scratching that nogging for hrs in da shed.
Thank you! I don't think anything you said was too basic for those of us that know nothing about them. I have my father's now and have never used one. 👍
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Great Vid! Just received my FIRST Viking air compressor, studied the manual, now learning all I can from 'Those Who Know'!! Cheers ;} )
This was very helpful and the bonus was that this is the exact compressor I have. Thanks!
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I’ve never been diligent about draining the air or the moisture from my upright 26 gallon compressor. I replaced the drain valve with an extended tank drain valve assembly which makes it very easy and convenient to drain it now. They’re available on Amazon and from HD. After seeing the UA-cam showing an exploded small tank, I’m concerned about having this huge tank in my garage. It’s 15-18 years old.
I've got that same compressor; I use it for little stuff. I've been really happy with it. Thanks for the video.
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The water in the tanks comes from the humidity in the air. Good video.
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Thank you sir! Bought mine 2nd hand at yard sale for a cheap airbrush...but did not know anything about maintenance on these ! Very helpful video and appreciated
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I’ve got the same exact compressor and I wanted to see what was needed for maintenance! This video was perfect, thanks
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Litrally solved all questions I had on my new compressor, amazing insight!
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Just rebuilt an old Sears compressor from the 80's. I watched your video to ensure that I didn't miss anything. Seems I did just fine. Amsoil Dealer, Tom Young. :)
Really good info dude! I'm going to be all over ours tomorrow. And added push I just watched about an exploded shop compressor, so
Thx again :)
I have this same model compressor and this video was very helpful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
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Like the tutorial. I am planning on buying used air compressor so I will check for all these things.
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Thanks! I had this same compressor given to us by a neighbor ten years ago. It had no hoses or a working regulator. Replaced both and it is working strong. Now I need to give it some TLC so it can last for many years to come.
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Just purchased my first air compressor, a 2.5HP unit which will suffice for what I am doing. I did enjoy watching your video and learned a few things, so many thanks my friend.
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Glad I watched this. I'm fairly new to this and didn't realize my offset compressor needed to be tilted to drain. I just did that and a good 1/4 cup of liquid came out. Thanks!
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Drain the tank slowly aswell, incase theirs any gunk in there, if you drain it too quick it will fire out air rather than all the water and crap
A REALLY good video on how to clean the AC.
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Very helpful, thanks. The drain spigot on my tank is weird. You have to screw it in to get it to drain. Screwing is out closes it.
Great video. I have a small oil-free compressor. The information was useful. I was surprised to see all of that water come out. Always drained. But not I see why.
The drain valve was getting bad and hard to open. Having a good valve that works well is the best since it's more likely to get drained often. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!
Very helpful, thanks for sharing your knowledge.
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Thanks for the overview. Off to service my compressor.
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Wow thx for your time making this video!
Thanks!
Excellent, I'm even more impressed when I run into someone with my exact model! I picked one up from a home gamer who didn't maintain it and I got it running, but now I want to properly maintain, this covered exactly what I need. In filling the oil, you showed the sight glass, but didn't say how high to fill. I'll seek the manual as suggested, thumbs up.
Middle of the sight glass is just right. Thank you for watching! I appreciate the comment!!
Were you not paying attention when you watched the video?? 4:49 he say's EXACTLY what you "missed"!!!
Thanks. Everything I needed to know in one video. Cleaning up a decent size air compressor handed down from my Grandpa to my Dad and now to me. Still works like a champ!
Neat story, thanks for sharing!
that's exactly my case as well. Gramps was a big tool and machine collector, but neither me nor my father knew how important maintenance is to these things. Just because they lasted a decade doesn't mean it will last another without proper care.
If it is that old, throw it away before it blows up.
@@gordbaker896 I came here from watching a video of a guy showing his blown up air compressor. Definitely has me a little nervous to take good care of mine...
Many tanks have a 'take out of service date' on them. The tank might not be the best heirloom item. Consider replacing at least the tank portion of your air compressor. Here's a video of one that failed: ua-cam.com/video/sm_FJ6Pat4I/v-deo.html
This was extremely helpful. i love the pace of your video by the way. Great stuff
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That's a case of maintenance deferred...... with your 200 yrs experience did anybody think instead of patching the tank, you throw it away? Because it was obviously so rusted to the point it had a hole in it! Glad I saw this! I was in the market for a used air compressor and so now I'm not. Thank you for posting!
Wonderful comment, absolutely great idea to do some research before jumping into anything. The patch job was just replacing the drain valve with a new on that's easy to open, so it's drained with each use. Thanks for the comment!
good job on this video I should do one or a set on maintenance of tools and equipment in the shop
amazing stuff
i know Im asking randomly but does someone know a tool to get back into an instagram account..?
I somehow lost the account password. I appreciate any tips you can give me.
Functionally operates just as it should ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxiiMg_x4gIWeXMWfBnDdRnME4qJUAva4w holds pressure perfectly when not in use. Glad one of the other reviews pointed out that the bottom pressure release valve was open; thought it was defective at first.
Hi, your blue shop air compressor is almost identical to the one I use. It is suppose to be continuous duty, but discovered that the belt-enclosure, directs all of the air of the cooling air, under the compressor case, instead of over the cylinders, heads, and charge tube. I tossed the guard, air flow now cools target areas. I am certain this was a deliberate attempt by the manufacturer, to shorten its life duration. Especially, if it ever ran under continuous duty situations. As well, I installed a brass elbow, with 6" extension pipe and ball valve, to allow water to collect in brass pipe, away from metal tank.
Tank corrosion, sets up a very dangerous situation, on the smaller compressors, for the ones using 30 year old craftsmen compressor's, set them outside away from your proximity, while under pressure, or buy a new one. Be safe.
The extension is a good idea to get the water away from the bottom of that tank right away.
Thanks for the info I have that exact model.
Thanks for the information 👍
My old 1975 craftsman compressor had an oil change maybe 3 times in 40 years. I rarely drained it. I just retired it last month. Still worked great. Probably ready to explode.
Thank you for that info
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Steve UK London
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Very useful, thanks. I’m just working
my way around an old Clarke Jumbo and haven’t a clue what I’m doing 😬
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This is extremely helpful. Thank you
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Helpful for this diyer! Thanks
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I also leave the drain plug out and the large end bung on the tank to let it air dry inside then I give it a little spray inside with rust converter after flushing the rust chips and rusty water out with a garden hose....... that increases tank life
Thank you. This was a good video and information. Just what i was looking for
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Drain cocks are a PITA on larger compressors because you have to kneel down and sometimes need a tool to open them. It's such a hassle people often forego the important step of draining the tank. Install a 1/4" NPT elbow, a small threaded pipe section or nipple to hold accumulated water, then a small 1/4 turn ball valve, and lastly a hose barb to attach a small hose to an appropriate location. I like to use all brass or stainless for the pipe sections.
Cleaning the air compressor with an air compressor!! I wish I had two!
That was SOOO helpful, thank you
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Muy buen video, gracias 🙏🏽 saludos
This was so helpful. Thanks legend
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I own what I believe is exactly the same compressor. bought it from Sears decades ago. I'm ashamed to admit I did not know about the sight gauge being the drain hole as well. I have added oil as needed but never changed it. I didn't think about the air filter either. I guess the only thing I've done right is store it inside and drained it after each use. It has been a wonderful little compressor. Thank you for the "education" and the effort you made in putting this video togethr.
-Respectfully
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Thank You for this info!
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Great video, thanks
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Wow! I've had the same craftman air compressor for 12 years and haven't touched or checked the oil, filter or drain plug ever ...didn't even know it had a drain plug lol .....
You may want to buy one of those cheap usb inspection cameras and have a look inside if there's rust. If it's eaten away, it can blow up like a bomb. Check videos on youtube.
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Was very helpful.
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I like the “Poppptd”sound too. 😁
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Awesome video
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Great video. Thanks a lot
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Thank you!
Great job
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Very good tips
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Very helpful thanks
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great video
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If you are replacing the drain valve, buy the style that opens with a half turn. It makes draining a tank very easy.
Quarter turn ball valve
Even a winged stop-cock valve. Just make sure it's pressure rated (metal). A small piece of tubing let's you direct the outflow into a can or from wherever you don't want it
This video deserved more views man..
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thanks you this helped a lot
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This video is great. Thank you.
That water looked super rusty. What do you do to make sure the pressure vessel isn't dangerously rusty? And if it is rusty is there any saving it or must it be replaced/discarded?
Because it's a steel tank, the water is going to get some rust color. The tank in the video had a bad valve and hadn't been drained recently. With a good valve it's drained regularly. The best thing to do is drain it every day so you need a good valve that opens and closes easily. If it has deteriorated enough to be a safety concern it should be replaced, or at least pressure tested if that's practical in your particular situation. Thanks for the comment!
Very Informative.
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thanks, just what I needed to know.
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Great video thanks
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Leant a lot from your video mate.
Thank you 😊
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All one can do is change the pump oil if applicable and drain the water at least a couple times per month. In my case, my compressor is located in an unheated building. I do not use my compressor that much in the winter except to reset tire pressure or to blow out a vacuum canister. Most my use is during the more temperate months. One thing I did was that I eliminated the pin cock altogether because a pin cock is crap to begin with. I utilize a ball valve. I added a 1 inch fitting to a 90° elbow, then a 2 inch pipe followed by a ball valve. First I turn of the auto on switch and decrease the pressure, then I simply kneel down and turn the valve to the 'open' position, allow to drain then return the valve to the 'closed' position. The allow the compressor to replenish the air.
That's a great idea. A good valve that's easy operate means the tank actually gets drained. Thanks for the comment!
Awesome....thank you!
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Nice video.
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I would vacuum the tank out good one time, to help dry the moisture inside.
I always use the remaining air pressure in ye tank to drain the moisture in the tank
Me too
When i change the oil i use synthetic multigrade with liqui moly friction reducer added since they always start cold and end up running hot….
So far so good…….
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Cheers mate very helpful! I
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On my compressor I made a transparent hose instead of the drain valve.
With on the end a ball valve.
Water runs directly into the hose, instead of accumulating in the tank itself.
When you use a thicker hose, it can hold more water.
You could even build a system that automatically blows off the water.
That's a great idea. Basically a hopper for the water to go to so it never sits in the tank. Thanks for sharing!!
Good idea
Can you expand on this ?
Don’t get the idea. As I understand, it seems a great idea but not necessarily. Why the normal design is this way it is is because the minimal of water gets into the hose then the air is drier. Your way saves the drain in the tank but brings all the drain into the hose which is meant not to have water, so defeats the purpose.
He means a seperate short piece of clear hose with a valve on the end to collect any water in, and release it from. It would be seperate from your normal airline.
If I need to clean the inside of my tank due to rust how can that be done and how will I know that needs to be done? Thanks, great video..
I don't know of a good way to clean them. Best is to drain frequently to keep the water out which means a good valve that opens easy. If the tank is corroded enough that it's a safety concern I would just replace it. Have fun and stay safe!
I like your video, a little hard to hear, but informative.
I will definitely be checking my bunghole after this!
Thank you sir very good video
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How about using oil with molybdenum ? Is it good for air compressors. Thx
I've watched some but this is the most informative and easy to understand. Thank you for making something like this! ^_^
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Just a safety note , if u have to weld up a hole caused by rust on your compressor tank , scrap it it’s absolutely deadly if it lets go
I have not been able to use my Ryobi 2.oHp 50L compressor since 2021 after my house burned cause Iam staying in the Flat so I can't use my tablet saw, my jigsaw, Cercularsaw and my metersaw cause they are making noise I would like to maintain them thanks for sharing on how to maintain my compressor
Any troubleshooting tips?
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If you’re doing your maintain correctly,
what should that drained what should that water look like? Should it be clear? Is it always going to be brown?
It always comes out a little rusty. It depends on climate (temperature and humidity) and usage and of course the tank and its' history. It could be a little oily too depending on the overall condition of the unit. Best practice is to have a good drain valve that opens by hand so it's quick and easy enough to drain the water out of the tank. Thank you for watching and leaving a question !
Shouldn’t the inside of these things be coated with a rust preventative paint or sealer?
I see you drained the moisture out of the tank. But can we spray the inside with say marvel mystery oil or WD 40 to prevent rust inside the tank?
Anything in the tank besides clean air is contamination. Best to drain regularly. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!
do you have a video on My great Grandpa's Air compressor😂 but seriously thanks for the tips
Can you please tell me which one to buy i want 150 litter?
I have the same air compressor it’s dated 08/2002 . Is there an expiration date for these compressor’s I do not see any indication of the same on the tank. thanks for the vid.
I'm not aware of any expiration dates on the smaller compressors. It's a judgment call based on the condition of the tank. Moisture is the problem and that varies greatly based on climate, use and whether you drain the tank frequently. If there's a safety concern it's best to replace it.
Regardless if you drain or not the tank will rust on the inside because your compressing moist air so depending on the humidity it will be more or less the tanks are not treated on the inside 🤷
I would add never leave the compressor with air in it - always drain after use...
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How frequent should I change the oil in the compressor?
I do mine every couple years with the good synthetic oil. If your climate is such that you're getting water in the oil probably a little more often. Thanks for watching the video!
I have that exact air compressor. I had to replace the regulator. It won't screw in so the gauge is on top. It gets to tight. How do I get the guage on top? Thanks
You could remove it and try it again or try it with a different fitting to find an acceptable position when it's tight. Thanks for the question!
I've been considering getting a compressor for a long while now, and initially got scared off after seeing those videos of tanks exploding.
Seeing this definitely makes me feel more at ease. Might bite the bullet and get one after all. Any recommendations for made in america brands?
For that you'll need to research what your local suppliers have and see where it really comes from. Quincy is one that appears to be made in the USA. It varies even within brands. Some Craftsman might still be but you see a lot of "Assembled in USA of Global Components", whatever that means. Thanks for the comment and shopping American Made!!
With my former employer, "assembled in USA" meant it was made in China and then our employees connected some of the components. It felt deceptive to me.
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