It looks like the leak is not in the compressor. I put a check valve in
the line this weekend and it still leaks. I used kids bubble solution on all
the fittings and no bubbles. So it's either a line or something else. Is
there a way to check the solenoids or regulator?
Marvin
In a message dated 7/13/2009 1:26:48 PM Mountain Daylight Time,
Isensee@aol.com writes:
> assume you put soapy water on the connections. Leaks are often too slow
> to hear, but the bubbles you get with soapy water help to give it away. The
> control valves can leak too so be sure to check those. There is a reed
> valve in the electric compressor that can leak.
>
> In addition to the soapy water, a leak detection technique that has worked
> well for me is to put a little freon in the air tank and sniff around with
> a freon leak detector. Those are extremely sensitive and will detect very
> small leaks.
>
>
> Scott
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