<VV> Compressor stopped working

[chris czepyha]

As had been suggested I put soapy water on each of the connections.  I
detected a leak on the end of the pressure switch where the pressure
release tube connects.  Right where the power switch is.  Is some air
supposed to leak out?  Will take a closer look and see if I can clean it
and get it to work.  Its more for intellectual curiosity as I have picked
the replacement.

Checked the lines.  Looked fine.  Still no pressure buildup.
Put the end of the hose in a bucket of water.  No air coming out.  Put a
nozel on the endt, and air is comming out, all be it not alot.

On Wed, 12 May 2004 08:18:25 -0500 "Delta Inc" <deltainc@grm.net> writes:
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "chris czepyha" <thegeek2@juno.com>
> To: <virtualvairs@skiblack.com>
> 
> > While painting the compressor stopped working.  It runs, but no 
> pressure
> > builds up.  Checked the line coming out of the pump.  Air is 
> coming out.
> *********
> Reed valves also break, as well as jam partly open ... they act as a 
> "1-way
> " valve on the output... if 1 or more are broken, the piston pushes 
> air out
> ( you feel it ) but it also sucks it right back down when the piston 
> goes
> down.  If you have reed valves on the intake, they act the 
> opposite.
> 
> Granger has a good selection of repair kits for a lot of small 
> compressors,
> also, there is a * Parts Company * that has parts for a lot of misc
> machines.  These are usually easy to install yourself.
> Hope this helps, ken campbell, iowa
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