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Leaking Air
Posted: Fri 09 Sep, 2005 5:34 pm
by More So
With 6 appliances and a 25l tank our compressor kicks in after approximately 2 hours of inactivity.
Is this acceptable, or should I be hunting for those leaks?
Posted: Sat 10 Sep, 2005 12:48 am
by markw
They can drive you mad. I have one on my underpinner in the bottle that filters out moisture - i fix it - silence - next day theirs a slight hisssss - i cant keep taking the thing apart. will buy a new part - oneday.
I use the pushfit fittings on plastic piping - beware the effects of sunlight on the pipe - especially the semi transparent variety - it goes brittle and will suddenly just go bang. The O rings also start to deteriorate as they age - they need to be checked and replaced if worn.
Posted: Sat 10 Sep, 2005 11:58 am
by John
That reminds me, I have the same problem, keep meaning to sort it out.
To detect leaks, apply soapy water with a paint brush to each of the joints in turn and watch for any tell-tale bubbles formed by the leaking air.
It is a rule that the leak will always be in the last joint you test, will be in the most awkward location, will require a replacement part that you don't have and is not stocked locally, need a special tool to fit, and will cost £100 (not including the special tool), plus delivery, plus VAT .
You have been warned!
tank leak
Posted: Sat 10 Sep, 2005 12:37 pm
by JFeig
every 2 hours.........
other than what the others have said about checking for leaks, once every 2 hours doesn't sound that bad.
Try removing a single tool for a day. and see how each unit effects the time between cycling of the compressor.
Jerry