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Air Compressor Leaks Jethro 02-19-2007
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Posted by Jethro on February 19, 2007, 10:29 am


I have a 2hp pancake air compressor that won't hold tank pressure.
Than is, if I run it to full capacity of the tank (115PSI I think),
and turn the compressor off, the tank quickly goes to zero pressure.
Naturally I figure the leak is gaskets or some other type of seal. Is
it worthwhile for me to try to determine where it is leaking? How
difficult is it to find repair kits and to actually do a repair?
I can get a new one for $100.

Thanks

Jethro

AppliancePartsPros.com, Inc.
Posted by Lawrence on February 19, 2007, 10:33 am


On > it worthwhile for me to try to determine where it is leaking?
How
> difficult is it to find repair kits and to actually do a repair?
> I can get a new one for $100.
>
It is easy and wothwile to find the leak since it is usually
repairable. You use soapy water just as if you were looking for a gas
leak. Rarely is it the tank that leaks but a fitting. Take the leaky
assembly apart and put back together with teflon tape. Sometime the
tank has a fitting which is designed to allow the removal of water in
the tank. Be sure to check it also.


Posted by Jethro on February 19, 2007, 1:50 pm


wrote:

>On > it worthwhile for me to try to determine where it is leaking?
> How
>> difficult is it to find repair kits and to actually do a repair?
>> I can get a new one for $100.
>>
>It is easy and wothwile to find the leak since it is usually
>repairable. You use soapy water just as if you were looking for a gas
>leak. Rarely is it the tank that leaks but a fitting. Take the leaky
>assembly apart and put back together with teflon tape. Sometime the
>tank has a fitting which is designed to allow the removal of water in
>the tank. Be sure to check it also.


Thanks everyone for all the advice. I'll endeavor to try some
suggestions and get back to you all.

Jethro

Posted by on February 19, 2007, 2:00 pm



>wrote:
>
>>On > it worthwhile for me to try to determine where it is leaking?
>> How
>>> difficult is it to find repair kits and to actually do a repair?
>>> I can get a new one for $100.
>>>
>>It is easy and wothwile to find the leak since it is usually
>>repairable. You use soapy water just as if you were looking for a gas
>>leak. Rarely is it the tank that leaks but a fitting. Take the leaky
>>assembly apart and put back together with teflon tape. Sometime the
>>tank has a fitting which is designed to allow the removal of water in
>>the tank. Be sure to check it also.
>
>
>Thanks everyone for all the advice. I'll endeavor to try some
>suggestions and get back to you all.
>

A spray bottle with soapy water can help find these leaks.

Posted by Bob F on February 19, 2007, 10:34 am



> I have a 2hp pancake air compressor that won't hold tank pressure.
> Than is, if I run it to full capacity of the tank (115PSI I think),
> and turn the compressor off, the tank quickly goes to zero pressure.
> Naturally I figure the leak is gaskets or some other type of seal. Is
> it worthwhile for me to try to determine where it is leaking? How
> difficult is it to find repair kits and to actually do a repair?
> I can get a new one for $100.

You should be able to easily hear a leak that size. If not, a spray
bottle of soap and water should quickly locate it, unless the
problem is a valve leak back through the compressor.

Bob



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