On Nov 16, 2:05*pm, Tony Miklos wrote:
Not exactly home repair but many of you have air compressors.

I'm fixing up an old Sears compressor and the regulator is broken. *I
got a "Campbell Hausfeld 3/8" air regulator" at Tractor supply. *It had
already been open but it was the only one in stock. *Tried it and it
didn't work. *Adjust it either way and it always put out full air pressure.

Stopped at Lows and got another one, looks identical but with the
"Kobalt" name. *This one seemed OK, then it started leaking. *Adjusting
it up and down a few times stripped the plastic adjustment knob so now
it can't be adjusted even if it didn't leak.

So where do I find a good regulator? *Harbor Freights "Industrial Air
Filter Regulator Unit Item # 98904 Manufacturer: Central Pneumatic
regulator" isn't rated very high.

Auto body supply stores will carry the good stuff, usually Milton,
Devillbis, and similar. Pay a little more and get something that
works. That said, I do have several regulators from Harbor Freight,
and so far they work just fine. From the troubles you are having it
seems you are pretty rough with your installation methods. Try to use
a little finesse and remember not to over tighten air fittings; use a
sealant like Permatex #3 on them instead.

Joe