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.
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
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. :)
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.
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!
I have the same Craftsman compressor model (mine was manufactured in 2007). Recently it stopped generating pressure beyond 30-40 PSI and would run continuously. I thought it was a bad pressure regulator, but it turned out to be a blown upper head gasket. This gasket seals between the head intake and exhaust chambers, and my gasket had blown out between the chambers. Once I replaced the gasket it worked perfectly.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
The more the oil carryover from wear the less the rust, I don’t think oil compressors need an oil change as there’s no combustion byproducts. Just use em for an hour or two to get them hot every now and then to burn off moisture
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!
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.
@@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
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. 👍
@@metalwooddesignI didn't know that air compressors need compressor oils. I have one that I recently bought for cheap, the brand is total and it's manual clearly states "replace oil with 15w40" multi grade engine oils
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
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
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.
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.
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…….
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.
Thanks for the video, i found my bottom gauge a bit loose, i don't know where is water leaking from. Although mine dripping clear water, i just use it for paint miniature. So i should drain this regurarly?
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.
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!
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
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!
Thanks for the video. After changing the oil on my compressor, oil started spitting out the top of the oil cap (which seems to have a breather and check-valve of some kind). Any guesses why that's happening? I have the oil level exactly halfway in the sight-glass, and I used oil meant for air compressors (ISO 68).
Keep it maintained in good shape and repair/replace any leaky fittings. That will at least keep the cycle time down. The single stage compressors do make some noise. Thanks for the question!
You can store it in a separate room or build a box to hold it, with an opening for the exhaust. Best in my opinion is to buy a quiet compressor. They cost more, but they are definitely quieter.
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.
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!
I've been changing the oil in mine every other year and of course using a top quality synthetic. Drain the water drain daily, air filters depends on your on situation, like garage use vs a dusty woodshop. It's always good to see what the owners manual recommends if you have that. Thanks for watching and leaving a question!
I'm getting ready to purchase a compressor. I guessing oil compressor will last longer than a oil free? My connectors from harbor freight seemed to leak for my central pneumatic air tank.any suggestions ?
Milton makes the best air fittings. They're USA made, affordable and widely available. Pick a style and use that on all your air tools. M- style is going to be the most common. There's no reason to suffer along with 'universal' fittings or chinese junk when it comes to the connectors. Leaks are a real nuisance with the small compressors since it will make they cycle more frequently.
I have one that I’m working on, that worked, but cord was damaged. I have a new cord to install, but noticed it is missing the air filter base and, of course, the filter. -Anyone know where to get the air filter setup?
For something like that try to find a manual / parts list with part numbers. Then search on online. Everything's out there somewhere. Happy parts hunting!
The owners manual is a good place to start for service intervals. For service life, AMSOIL recommends this product up to 8,000 hours (that's a lot of hours). I change mine every two years. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and leaving a question!!
How do I replace the springs and push pins in the main pressure regulator on the tank. Keeps leaking air around the adjustment Knob. Right before I have my first work since fall coming in sat. Can someone please help. I do Hydrographics, I need my compressor
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.
Very good video, I have a 21 gallon vertical Central Pneumatic Harbor Freight compressor that I bought about 12 years ago and did have to replace the leaking top end cylinder gaskets after 2 years but it wasn't very difficult or expensive to do. For the last 10 years it's been pretty trouble free draining the air tank out periodically spring through fall and just before winter and placing it out of service with the valve open for any further moisture drip not needing to use it again until spring, very seldom does any moisture come out of it anymore since I've done this on a regular basis, I change the oil and service the filters each spring, let it run with the valve open for 10 to 15 minutes, then pressurize the system, I also normally like to keep only 40-50 lbs pressure charged in the tank until demand calls for more instead of keeping a full tank of 110-120 psi for safety just to guard against against excessive tank failure damages in the garage in the event of an explosion.
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
I have a 25 gallon air compressor which have never been drained at least a year or two very heavy open up the plug nothing comes out is there anything I can do with this tank?
The drain valve itself could be plugged. You might have to remove it to clean or replace it. Of course, if the integrity of the tank is in question, it would be best to discard the tank for safety reasons.
My compressor starts working and builds pressure up to 150psi but sometimes during work it will not start and won't keep tank charged. Sometimes it turns on only for a few seconds then goes quiet. Sometimes I hears something that it wants to start like air going somewhere through the pipe for about 2 second and then quiets and stays like that. Fails to keep up pressure in tank when I use it. Pressure goes low as 50psi but compressor doesn't start. Then I had to open drain valve to release remaining air pressure in the tank. Disconnect it from AC power for few minutes and it starts working again build up to 150psi again. I don't hear any air leaks. What could be wrong? How ro fix?
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 !
The owners manual is a good place to start for service intervals. For service life, AMSOIL recommends this product up to 8,000 hours (that's a lot of hours). I change mine every two years. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and leaving a question!!
Why is the drain cock not placed at the lowest portion of the tank? This is a design defect as water will never "fully" drain. The horizontal tank design could have the drain valve located between one set of the legs so as to avoid damage to it.
The tank sits low enough that there isn't room at the bottom for the drain cock. You need to rock it over enough so the drain is at the lowest point for the water to be forced out. A bit of a design compromise on the small portable compressor. Thanks for watching and leaving a question!
i inherited that exact same compressor. it's not been serviced for 15 years. can i do these things and call it good or should i replace it for safety reasons?
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!
Whether it's safe depends primarily on the tank condition, and other safety features like the pressure release valve. You can find examples on the internet where a corroded tank has failed dramatically. Since it's a safely issue, if in doubt through it out.
@@metalwooddesign Thank you for replying. The compressor has never been outside, the tank look brand new and i empty it after each use, the water is clear no rust. I also test the release valve right before using it. But i'm still nervous about using the compressor, due to the oil leaking from the bottom of the back cover. I was wondering if it could somehow leak into the tank rupturing the welds when it's at max capacity.
The way to keep the rust down is to drain the tank frequently, especially when there's more moisture in the air in the summer. It's best to have a good valve that's easy to open, a ball valve if you have room. Thanks for watching the video !
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.
Thanks for watching! I appreciate the comment !!
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 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
Thanks for watching the video and leaving a comment! That would be a great compressor for an airbrush!!
The water in the tanks comes from the humidity in the air. Good video.
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!
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. :)
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.
That great! Thanks for watching! I do appreciate the comment!!
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!
I have the same Craftsman compressor model (mine was manufactured in 2007). Recently it stopped generating pressure beyond 30-40 PSI and would run continuously. I thought it was a bad pressure regulator, but it turned out to be a blown upper head gasket. This gasket seals between the head intake and exhaust chambers, and my gasket had blown out between the chambers. Once I replaced the gasket it worked perfectly.
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! 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.
Great comment! Thanks for sharing!!
I’ve got the same exact compressor and I wanted to see what was needed for maintenance! This video was perfect, thanks
Glad to hear that! Thanks for the comment!!
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!
Glad it helps! Thanks watching, I appreciate the comment!!
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
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.
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
Glad it's helpful! Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment!!
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.
I've got that same compressor; I use it for little stuff. I've been really happy with it. Thanks for the video.
That's great, thanks for sharing! I appreciate the comment!!
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.
Thanks for this great video! I did not know about the drain plug and changing oil on these small compressors.
Thank you for watching! I appreciate the comment!!
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.
The more the oil carryover from wear the less the rust, I don’t think oil compressors need an oil change as there’s no combustion byproducts. Just use em for an hour or two to get them hot every now and then to burn off moisture
I just bought another air compressor to clean the bung hole on the one i have
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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
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.
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. 👍
Thank you! I appreciate the comment!!
@@metalwooddesignI didn't know that air compressors need compressor oils. I have one that I recently bought for cheap, the brand is total and it's manual clearly states "replace oil with 15w40" multi grade engine oils
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 was very helpful and the bonus was that this is the exact compressor I have. Thanks!
Thanks for watching and leaving a comment !!
This was extremely helpful. i love the pace of your video by the way. Great stuff
Thank you, glad to hear it was helpful! I appreciate the comment!!
Cleaning the air compressor with an air compressor!! I wish I had two!
Thanks for the overview. Off to service my compressor.
Thank you for watching and leaving a comment!
I always use the remaining air pressure in ye tank to drain the moisture in the tank
Me too
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
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.
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!
good job on this video I should do one or a set on maintenance of tools and equipment in the shop
Hi bro I'm glad watching your video i had a problem regarding my compressor 8 year i never used it what I'm going to do
A REALLY good video on how to clean the AC.
Thanks! I appreciate the comment!!
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 :)
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…….
do you have a video on My great Grandpa's Air compressor😂 but seriously thanks for the tips
Litrally solved all questions I had on my new compressor, amazing insight!
Glad to hear! Thank you for watching and leaving a comment!!
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.
Thanks for the video, i found my bottom gauge a bit loose, i don't know where is water leaking from. Although mine dripping clear water, i just use it for paint miniature. So i should drain this regurarly?
Yes absolutely drain regularly. And helps keep water out of the paint. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment!
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.
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!
I have this same model compressor and this video was very helpful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Thank you for watching! I appreciate the comment!!
I would like to know what it means if the gauge is black? Can it be fixed?
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
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 would vacuum the tank out good one time, to help dry the moisture inside.
Shouldn’t the inside of these things be coated with a rust preventative paint or sealer?
Thanks for the video. After changing the oil on my compressor, oil started spitting out the top of the oil cap (which seems to have a breather and check-valve of some kind). Any guesses why that's happening? I have the oil level exactly halfway in the sight-glass, and I used oil meant for air compressors (ISO 68).
This video deserved more views man..
I appreciate the comment! Thanks for watching the video!!
Thanks for the info I have that exact model.
Very useful, thanks. I’m just working
my way around an old Clarke Jumbo and haven’t a clue what I’m doing 😬
That sounds great ! Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment !!
Like the tutorial. I am planning on buying used air compressor so I will check for all these things.
That's great, Thank You for watching ! I appreciate the comment !!
Any tips for quieting down an air compressor like this, as an example? :) its mainly from the exhaust coming.
Keep it maintained in good shape and repair/replace any leaky fittings. That will at least keep the cycle time down. The single stage compressors do make some noise. Thanks for the question!
You can store it in a separate room or build a box to hold it, with an opening for the exhaust. Best in my opinion is to buy a quiet compressor. They cost more, but they are definitely quieter.
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.
Great Vid! Just received my FIRST Viking air compressor, studied the manual, now learning all I can from 'Those Who Know'!! Cheers ;} )
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!
I like the “Poppptd”sound too. 😁
Very helpful, thanks for sharing your knowledge.
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how many working hours should be taken for maintenance just like compresssor
I've been changing the oil in mine every other year and of course using a top quality synthetic. Drain the water drain daily, air filters depends on your on situation, like garage use vs a dusty woodshop. It's always good to see what the owners manual recommends if you have that. Thanks for watching and leaving a question!
So the oil should be at the top of the red cicle?
Check your manual if you have one, otherwise middle of a sight glass is generally good. Thanks!
@@metalwooddesign thank you
Is there any solution to prevent rust inside the vessel?
Keeping the tank drained is the best way to prevent rust.
I'm not sure if it's smart or not but when I drain my tank I let it run for a bit with the drain open to force out all the water
I have the same compressor and didn't know it had a air filter or I had to change the oil. Thanks
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Thanks for the information 👍
I'm getting ready to purchase a compressor. I guessing oil compressor will last longer than a oil free? My connectors from harbor freight seemed to leak for my central pneumatic air tank.any suggestions ?
Milton makes the best air fittings. They're USA made, affordable and widely available. Pick a style and use that on all your air tools. M- style is going to be the most common. There's no reason to suffer along with 'universal' fittings or chinese junk when it comes to the connectors. Leaks are a real nuisance with the small compressors since it will make they cycle more frequently.
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I have one that I’m working on, that worked, but cord was damaged.
I have a new cord to install, but noticed it is missing the air filter base and, of course, the filter.
-Anyone know where to get the air filter setup?
For something like that try to find a manual / parts list with part numbers. Then search on online. Everything's out there somewhere. Happy parts hunting!
My compressor will build up air but I can’t get air through the service line. Therefore I can’t add air to my tires. Please advise
How often should you change oil? Thanks
The owners manual is a good place to start for service intervals. For service life, AMSOIL recommends this product up to 8,000 hours (that's a lot of hours). I change mine every two years. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and leaving a question!!
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!
Wow thx for your time making this video!
Thanks!
What can I do to repair electric motor for compressor
Also...how much oil does your compressor need I have same one
It holds about 4 ounces, so a quart of oil will keep you going a long time!
Any troubleshooting tips?
How do I replace the springs and push pins in the main pressure regulator on the tank. Keeps leaking air around the adjustment Knob. Right before I have my first work since fall coming in sat. Can someone please help. I do Hydrographics, I need my compressor
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.
Very good video, I have a 21 gallon vertical Central Pneumatic Harbor Freight compressor that I bought about 12 years ago and did have to replace the leaking top end cylinder gaskets after 2 years but it wasn't very difficult or expensive to do. For the last 10 years it's been pretty trouble free draining the air tank out periodically spring through fall and just before winter and placing it out of service with the valve open for any further moisture drip not needing to use it again until spring, very seldom does any moisture come out of it anymore since I've done this on a regular basis, I change the oil and service the filters each spring, let it run with the valve open for 10 to 15 minutes, then pressurize the system, I also normally like to keep only 40-50 lbs pressure charged in the tank until demand calls for more instead of keeping a full tank of 110-120 psi for safety just to guard against against excessive tank failure damages in the garage in the event of an explosion.
Can you please tell me which one to buy i want 150 litter?
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 have a 25 gallon air compressor which have never been drained at least a year or two very heavy open up the plug nothing comes out is there anything I can do with this tank?
The drain valve itself could be plugged. You might have to remove it to clean or replace it. Of course, if the integrity of the tank is in question, it would be best to discard the tank for safety reasons.
That was SOOO helpful, thank you
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Thanks brother, well explained with a clear voice, i am super grateful for your video😀😀😀👍👍👍
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My compressor starts working and builds pressure up to 150psi but sometimes during work it will not start and won't keep tank charged. Sometimes it turns on only for a few seconds then goes quiet. Sometimes I hears something that it wants to start like air going somewhere through the pipe for about 2 second and then quiets and stays like that. Fails to keep up pressure in tank when I use it. Pressure goes low as 50psi but compressor doesn't start. Then I had to open drain valve to release remaining air pressure in the tank. Disconnect it from AC power for few minutes and it starts working again build up to 150psi again. I don't hear any air leaks. What could be wrong? How ro fix?
Helpful for this diyer! Thanks
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I got a vivo home air compressor and I can’t find the oil plug or where to fill it can anybody help
Thank you. This was a good video and information. Just what i was looking for
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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 !
So can I run impact wrench’s on this size tank 🤷♂️
You wouldn't have a lot of capacity, but should work for quick jobs, like removing lug nuts.
How often should you change the oil in your Compressor
The owners manual is a good place to start for service intervals. For service life, AMSOIL recommends this product up to 8,000 hours (that's a lot of hours). I change mine every two years. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and leaving a question!!
I will definitely be checking my bunghole after this!
Why is the drain cock not placed at the lowest portion of the tank? This is a design defect as water will never "fully" drain. The horizontal tank design could have the drain valve located between one set of the legs so as to avoid damage to it.
The tank sits low enough that there isn't room at the bottom for the drain cock. You need to rock it over enough so the drain is at the lowest point for the water to be forced out. A bit of a design compromise on the small portable compressor. Thanks for watching and leaving a question!
Thank you for that info
Regards
Steve UK London
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i inherited that exact same compressor. it's not been serviced for 15 years. can i do these things and call it good or should i replace it for safety reasons?
It depends. Get an USB inspection camera, put it in the tank and look around. You'll see if it's still good or dangerously rusted.
Very helpful brother thank you 👍
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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!
My compressor is leaking oil from the back cover, if i keep the oil at the proper level, is it still safe to use?
Whether it's safe depends primarily on the tank condition, and other safety features like the pressure release valve. You can find examples on the internet where a corroded tank has failed dramatically. Since it's a safely issue, if in doubt through it out.
@@metalwooddesign Thank you for replying. The compressor has never been outside, the tank look brand new and i empty it after each use, the water is clear no rust. I also test the release valve right before using it. But i'm still nervous about using the compressor, due to the oil leaking from the bottom of the back cover. I was wondering if it could somehow leak into the tank rupturing the welds when it's at max capacity.
If the water is clear doesn't sound like oil getting into the tank. Maybe the cover gasket is replaceable if it's accessible?
thanks, just what I needed to know.
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I have a campbell hausfeld 150psi oilless air compressor, what can i put in tank to keep it from rusting! Thanks! Ed from Zanesville,ohio
The way to keep the rust down is to drain the tank frequently, especially when there's more moisture in the air in the summer. It's best to have a good valve that's easy to open, a ball valve if you have room. Thanks for watching the video !
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Why dint the manufacturer dint spray the inside of the compressor with epoxy primer?..i mean..to avoid rust..