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<blockquote data-quote="wkmac" data-source="post: 537126" data-attributes="member: 2189"><p>Over,</p><p> </p><p>I see from your pic that you don't have a filter/regulator system. I can see the air line regulator coming off the pressure switch but you don't have a filter or a lubricator. Get you something like <a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/NUMATICS-FLEXIBLOK-1-2-NPT-FILTER-REGULATOR-LUBRICATOR_W0QQitemZ360156000451QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item53daf870c3&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50#ebayphotohosting" target="_blank"><span style="color: red">this</span></a> setup that not only filters but can also lubricate as well. Both will insure the longevity of your system and tools. Whens the last time you changed the oil in you air pump? <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/FeltTip/surprised.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":surprised:" title="Surprised :surprised:" data-shortname=":surprised:" /> Don't neglect that! </p><p> </p><p>I work and maintain both piston type and rotary screw compressors at work (I love the rotary screw, that sucker is SWEET!) and what helped the longevity of our air diverter cylinders (think of these as your tools) were the filter/lubricators and on the piston type we installed a type of pop valve on the bottom of the tank (look for a bung plug) that cycles every so often getting rid of the water build up in the tank. Try this also.</p><p> </p><p>Completely remove all air pressure from your tank and that means pulling the brass overpressure popoff valve and holding open. You also should know the pressure that the popoff works at and every so often test it. Also everytime you use the compressor, manually pull the popoff and release just to know it's at least working. </p><p> </p><p>OK, back to the tank, once all the pressure is remove from the tank (if you've never done this make sure you are outside and you might want to keep a pan handy to keep from killing the grass) open the bung plug in the bottom of the tank so all the water can run out. This water can get into your system and cause tool issues as well as making your compressor work harder than it needs too. In high humidity areas like I live, this process is a must!</p><p> </p><p>Grainger makes a sweet like check valve that plumbs into the bung plug hole of you tank that pops periodic and releases the water. It does so in a way that a small mist of water is relaesed and not a huge stream so you can have this is a basement or garage. I've got a big 7.5 HP 80 gal (almost 20 years old) vertical that was in my basement (now in my garage waiting on my slug arse to run a 220 VAC circuit <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/FeltTip/happy-very.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":happy-very:" title="Happy Very :happy-very:" data-shortname=":happy-very:" />) and it works great and we use them on our compressors at work too.</p><p> </p><p>Buying good tools is a true statement but poor compressor setup can ruin them just as quickly. Also use good tool maintence and keep tool oil handy and use a drop or so everytime you use the tool. If it's been a while add an extra drop or 2 for measure.</p><p> </p><p>Hope this helps. And if you're not sure, PM me some pics of your compressor and I'll walk ya through it. If you have a PE domiciled building, go to them and ask to see the PMI methods for air compressors. Tell them why and tell them a PE mechanic made the recommendation. If your management team will allow you access to UPS computers, go to the UPS intranet and go to Site Guide off the home page. Look for PE Homepage. Go to Maintenance and Housekeeeping and then click on either methods or it could be documents (sorry I can't remember) but somewhere in there are the PMI methods for air compressors most likely. When I get back to work on Tuesday <img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/FeltTip/sad-very.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":sad-very:" title="Sad Very :sad-very:" data-shortname=":sad-very:" /><img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/FeltTip/happy-very.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":happy-very:" title="Happy Very :happy-very:" data-shortname=":happy-very:" /> I'll find them and let you know. The UPS methods are very good and pretty straight forward and easy to follow. So easy a caveman could do it!</p><p> </p><p><img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/FeltTip/happy-very.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":happy-very:" title="Happy Very :happy-very:" data-shortname=":happy-very:" /><img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/FeltTip/happy-very.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":happy-very:" title="Happy Very :happy-very:" data-shortname=":happy-very:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wkmac, post: 537126, member: 2189"] Over, I see from your pic that you don't have a filter/regulator system. I can see the air line regulator coming off the pressure switch but you don't have a filter or a lubricator. Get you something like [URL="http://cgi.ebay.com/NUMATICS-FLEXIBLOK-1-2-NPT-FILTER-REGULATOR-LUBRICATOR_W0QQitemZ360156000451QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item53daf870c3&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50#ebayphotohosting"][COLOR=red]this[/COLOR][/URL] setup that not only filters but can also lubricate as well. Both will insure the longevity of your system and tools. Whens the last time you changed the oil in you air pump? :surprised: Don't neglect that! I work and maintain both piston type and rotary screw compressors at work (I love the rotary screw, that sucker is SWEET!) and what helped the longevity of our air diverter cylinders (think of these as your tools) were the filter/lubricators and on the piston type we installed a type of pop valve on the bottom of the tank (look for a bung plug) that cycles every so often getting rid of the water build up in the tank. Try this also. Completely remove all air pressure from your tank and that means pulling the brass overpressure popoff valve and holding open. You also should know the pressure that the popoff works at and every so often test it. Also everytime you use the compressor, manually pull the popoff and release just to know it's at least working. OK, back to the tank, once all the pressure is remove from the tank (if you've never done this make sure you are outside and you might want to keep a pan handy to keep from killing the grass) open the bung plug in the bottom of the tank so all the water can run out. This water can get into your system and cause tool issues as well as making your compressor work harder than it needs too. In high humidity areas like I live, this process is a must! Grainger makes a sweet like check valve that plumbs into the bung plug hole of you tank that pops periodic and releases the water. It does so in a way that a small mist of water is relaesed and not a huge stream so you can have this is a basement or garage. I've got a big 7.5 HP 80 gal (almost 20 years old) vertical that was in my basement (now in my garage waiting on my slug arse to run a 220 VAC circuit :happy-very:) and it works great and we use them on our compressors at work too. Buying good tools is a true statement but poor compressor setup can ruin them just as quickly. Also use good tool maintence and keep tool oil handy and use a drop or so everytime you use the tool. If it's been a while add an extra drop or 2 for measure. Hope this helps. And if you're not sure, PM me some pics of your compressor and I'll walk ya through it. If you have a PE domiciled building, go to them and ask to see the PMI methods for air compressors. Tell them why and tell them a PE mechanic made the recommendation. If your management team will allow you access to UPS computers, go to the UPS intranet and go to Site Guide off the home page. Look for PE Homepage. Go to Maintenance and Housekeeeping and then click on either methods or it could be documents (sorry I can't remember) but somewhere in there are the PMI methods for air compressors most likely. When I get back to work on Tuesday :sad-very::happy-very: I'll find them and let you know. The UPS methods are very good and pretty straight forward and easy to follow. So easy a caveman could do it! :happy-very::happy-very: [/QUOTE]
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