I have a 2hp pancake air compressor that won't hold tank pressure.
Than is, if I run it to full capacity of the tank (115PSI I think),
and turn the compressor off, the tank quickly goes to zero pressure.
Naturally I figure the leak is gaskets or some other type of seal. Is
it worthwhile for me to try to determine where it is leaking? How
difficult is it to find repair kits and to actually do a repair?
I can get a new one for $100.

Thanks

Jethro

On it worthwhile for me to try to determine where it is leaking?
How
difficult is it to find repair kits and to actually do a repair?
I can get a new one for $100.

It is easy and wothwile to find the leak since it is usually
repairable. You use soapy water just as if you were looking for a gas
leak. Rarely is it the tank that leaks but a fitting. Take the leaky
assembly apart and put back together with teflon tape. Sometime the
tank has a fitting which is designed to allow the removal of water in
the tank. Be sure to check it also.

"Jethro" wrote in message
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I have a 2hp pancake air compressor that won't hold tank pressure.
Than is, if I run it to full capacity of the tank (115PSI I think),
and turn the compressor off, the tank quickly goes to zero pressure.
Naturally I figure the leak is gaskets or some other type of seal. Is
it worthwhile for me to try to determine where it is leaking? How
difficult is it to find repair kits and to actually do a repair?
I can get a new one for $100.

You should be able to easily hear a leak that size. If not, a spray
bottle of soap and water should quickly locate it, unless the
problem is a valve leak back through the compressor.

Bob

On Feb 19, 9:29 am, Jethro wrote:
I have a 2hp pancake air compressor that won't hold tank pressure.
Than is, if I run it to full capacity of the tank (115PSI I think),
and turn the compressor off, the tank quickly goes to zero pressure.
Naturally I figure the leak is gaskets or some other type of seal. Is
it worthwhile for me to try to determine where it is leaking? How
difficult is it to find repair kits and to actually do a repair?
I can get a new one for $100.

Thanks

Jethro

My leaks usually turn out to be trash in the regulator. Easily
replaced.
-Bob

My leaks usually turn out to be trash in the regulator. Easily
replaced.
-Bob


I'll second that. Mine was a defective regulator. Replacement part was about
$20, cheap and easy fix.

In article ,
Jethro wrote:
I have a 2hp pancake air compressor that won't hold tank pressure.
Than is, if I run it to full capacity of the tank (115PSI I think),
and turn the compressor off, the tank quickly goes to zero pressure.
Naturally I figure the leak is gaskets or some other type of seal. Is
it worthwhile for me to try to determine where it is leaking? How
difficult is it to find repair kits and to actually do a repair?
I can get a new one for $100.

Thanks

Jethro

Sure it's worthwhile looking. Many times this can be fixed just by
tightening a fitting or dissassembly & cleaning of a small part. Using
some slightly soapy water may help you find the leak; brush it on the
suspect joint or part and look for bubbles. Items to check include
any fittings, safety (pop-off) valve, unloader/check-valve, etc.



--
Better to be stuck up in a tree than tied to one.

Larry Wasserman - Baltimore Maryland - lwasserm(a)sdf.lonestar.org

"Bob" wrote in message

My leaks usually turn out to be trash in the regulator. Easily
replaced.

After that, hoses and couplings

On Mon, 19 Feb 2007 15:29:18 GMT, Jethro wrote:

I have a 2hp pancake air compressor that won't hold tank pressure.
Than is, if I run it to full capacity of the tank (115PSI I think),
and turn the compressor off, the tank quickly goes to zero pressure.
Naturally I figure the leak is gaskets or some other type of seal. Is
it worthwhile for me to try to determine where it is leaking? How
difficult is it to find repair kits and to actually do a repair?
I can get a new one for $100.

Thanks

Jethro


Quickly sounds like a big leak. Can you hear it's location?

tom @ www.FreelancingProjects.com

On 19 Feb 2007 07:33:48 -0800, "Lawrence"
wrote:

On it worthwhile for me to try to determine where it is leaking?
How
difficult is it to find repair kits and to actually do a repair?
I can get a new one for $100.

It is easy and wothwile to find the leak since it is usually
repairable. You use soapy water just as if you were looking for a gas
leak. Rarely is it the tank that leaks but a fitting. Take the leaky
assembly apart and put back together with teflon tape. Sometime the
tank has a fitting which is designed to allow the removal of water in
the tank. Be sure to check it also.


Thanks everyone for all the advice. I'll endeavor to try some
suggestions and get back to you all.

Jethro

On Mon, 19 Feb 2007 13:47:14 -0500, Just Joshin
wrote:

On Mon, 19 Feb 2007 15:29:18 GMT, Jethro wrote:

I have a 2hp pancake air compressor that won't hold tank pressure.
Than is, if I run it to full capacity of the tank (115PSI I think),
and turn the compressor off, the tank quickly goes to zero pressure.
Naturally I figure the leak is gaskets or some other type of seal. Is
it worthwhile for me to try to determine where it is leaking? How
difficult is it to find repair kits and to actually do a repair?
I can get a new one for $100.

Thanks

Jethro


Quickly sounds like a big leak. Can you hear it's location?

tom @ www.FreelancingProjects.com


Thanks everyone!

Got it 95% fixed. Replaced one seal on the air line coming out of
the tank. Teflon should take care of the rest.

Sure glad I have friends out there.

Jethro