Question to all professionals in this field, should I replace a whole new air compressor, or I can purchase a replacement air gauge manifold?

This air compressor is 30+ years old, last time I used it was few years ago. After got a 3 gallons smaller one, I set it aside. I bypassed the broken original power switch to an external power switch 15 years ago. And it was working fine. I tried to use this old one today, found the original air regulator is leaking air. I am thinking purchase a whole replacement air gauges and regulator manifold set. Is that available? Where can I purchase the replacement?

Thank you all in advance.

Hi everyone, I have been working in the Compressed Air Industry for the past 10 years and is currently doing a research for my MBA program. The title of my research is “Factors Associated with Adaptation to Digital and Organisational Change among Experienced Technical Service Employees in the Compressed Air Industry”. Compressed air industry has been evolving quickly, what used to be pure wrench job now has involved computers/tablets/digital and remote monitoring. I am exploring how the seasoned technicians reacts/adapts to the new systems involving new digital technologies and how we can make the adaptation process more efficient, effective, and less being a pain in the arse. The targeted participant of this research are field service technician/engineer or equivalent role who is 40 years old and above with 10 or more years experience in the compressed air industry. I will be very grateful if you could help me fill in a completely anonymous research questionnaire. The questionnaire is expected to take 8 minutes to complete.

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This compressor only leaks for a second when it’s first started and cold. The diaphragm or o-ring is worn in the blowdown valve. The second to last picture, if you follow the small 1/4 hard line from top left it goes down to this valve.The same image shows a new hydraulic line that goes into the top of compressor. That line comes from the tee below the valve with the leak. The last picture shows the hard line from the picture before coming up and going in possibly a check valve. Will I be able to find a replacement part for the valve? If not any suggestions to repair. Thanks

Just scrolling through and seen some older compressors and thought I’d share mine. It’s a Fero Air Pump from around 1920-1930. I just got it working with what I believe is the original 2 hp Brown Brockmeyer motor. Since it works and builds pressure I’m gonna get it cleaned up put it to work

does anyone know where if at all there are drawings available for the OG 9.5 inch cylinder air compressor?

as all that is available is the outside valve chest and not the top version any help would be greatly appreciated

Blown gasket at the exhaust port blowing out all that delicious air!

Anyone have a wiring diagram/service diagram for a QSI-600 Serial Number: UTY202938

If you can help me out DM me please.

I just got an air compressor from Home Depot. When I start it up there's constant air coming from the back pump manifold? Any ideas? Is this normal?

I was given this air compressor about a year ago and I heard water in the tanks when I would shake it, I opened the drain valves and some brown water pouring out. I'm wondering if these tanks are still safe to use? It's still works fine and builds full pressure and holds but l'm not sure if the previous owner ever drained the tanks. The compressor is already nearly 10 years old I believe. What do you guys think from your experience?

Hey, I'm new to this and trying to find the right size fittings and hose.

This is a spray gun for wool wax, a truck undercoating and I'm trying to figure out what air hose and quick disconnect fittings to buy. The tool calls for 3-5CFM @ 90PSI, so I bought a 30 gallon compressor that can deliver 5.7CFM @ 90PSI. I tried measuring the fitting on the end of the spray gun, but the inner and outer diameters don't exactly line up with what I'm reading the male end of an NPT size hose. I'm sure I'm missing something obvious...

Also, I read that many 1/4" & 3/8" hoses use 1/4" fittings... That has to restrict flow, right? Is it worth worrying about for the volume of air I need?

Thank you in advance.

Hello everyone I have a sullivan d185 portable air compressor that belongs to a family member.

I was replacing some of the 1/4" air lines because a couple of them had holes. There is a 3 port valve piped into the air storage chamber.

It has a port labeled "in" that is connected to the air tank with 1/4" pipe nipple. Another port that says " cyl" that connects down to the pump. And a top hose that goes to the air gauge.

In wondering if the "in" and "cyl" connections are correct.

Thanks for any advice.

Bought an old used 185cfm atlas copco xas96 and wanted to do a full service on it including the compressor oil. Went to a local industrial compressor shop and gave me this oil instead of the more expensive atlas Pag oil. Was told to do a good flush and change filters. Second opinion?

My Equinox, 2017 LT 4 cylinder non flex, and this AC compressor clutch supposedly cant be replaced. But, this is my second one in a year to replace. I used a Brand New Four Seasons from Rock Auto. All parts were replaced, and it died a year later. Pressures were 150 for low and I cant remember the high, but, shop said need new compressor and all parts needed to maintain warranty.

Thoughts, recommendations? Brand for new one. I thought Four Seasons is good.

Will this engine be enough to run this pump?

Found this old compressor in my garage I found it when I was decluttering but I don’t understand what this stuff is coming out of it is it possible to fix this?

Just bought an old air compressor off marketplace and this came put of the drain plug

Can anyone help me out before I just resort to getting a new motor? Motor spends freely, new capacitors that tested good, pressure switch looks fine (no burn marks or anything. I’m stumped, would appreciate any help I can get. Century 7-177849-20 115/230v 19.0/9.5 Amp

Hey there. I’m useless when it comes to air compressors so thanks for any help. I have a pretty loud higher pitched sound, which I believe is coming from the tool pressure regulator. Video attached for better identification.

cypone four stroke gas engine test , with 20X8 wooden propeller 7000-7100rpm and its maximum limit speed can reach 7400 RPM.