Since I started buying accessories for my compressor I have been noticing
that many leak. The last two were an air filter and a new hose. The filter
leaks just below the housing. The hose leaks at both ends at the connectors.
I should stress these are not leaks produced by myself through adding
connector hardware (all that is done with generous use of Teflon tape - no
leaks there!).

Admittedly the leaks are very small and detectable only with soapy water.
E.g. the two hose leaks did not drop the pressure in the 4 gallon tank
significantly over 3 hours.

I cannot imagine that leaks of that magnitude in a compressed air system
matter all that much (Propane, different story...:-). I am however puzzled
as to how common these occurrences are and how acceptable they are
considered by others. Are there differences in manufacturers?

--
Michael Koblic,
Campbell River, BC