On Mon, Jan 06, 2003 at 04:29:37PM -0600, Lew Palmer wrote:
> Paul,
>
> You can also find oil specifically for air compressors at our (Mpls/St,
> Paul) local Northern Tool stores.
I should have thought of that. I found non-detergent at Auto Zone. So I'm
good now.
> I agree with the other advice offered by Blake and Barney, except that I
> tend to leave the compressor on, but shut off the main air valve on the
> compressor. That way there is no leak-down, and the lines are not
> constantly pressurized.
Yeah, I have it pressurized now, and have the hose off the quick release.
It won't be right until spring and I can organize the garage.
Thanks for everyones help.
Paul.
> Lew Palmer
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-mgs@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net] On
> Behalf Of Bullwinkle
> Sent: Monday, January 06, 2003 1:39 PM
> To: Paul Root
> Cc: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: setting up air compressor - Off topic
>
> So I'm setting up my new air compressor. A fairly small
> 2HP oiler. And I got a couple of questions.
>
> <<<snip>>>
> 1) Can I use it, or if not, where do I find non-detergent
> oil?
> <<<snip>>>
> I bought compressor oil at Menards. Use 30 wt.
> non-detergent. You can find it a hardware stores that cater
> to the farming establishement.
>
> <<<snip>>>
> 2) Then males on all the tools. Is that ok?
> <<<snip>>>
> That's the usual proceedure as the male connect is cheaper
> and you need one for every tool.
>
> <<<snip>>>
> I found, when I got home, that the hose is 1/4 male thread
> at
> both ends, so I had to go back and get a coupler yesterday,
> but I
> haven't had a chance to hook it up yet.
> <<<snip>>>
> The spigot end can be found with male or female threads. I
> use the Lincoln style connectors. These lock open when
> disconnected. Thus the locking ring doesn't have to be
> pulled back to hook on a tool.
>
>
>
> <<<snip>>>
> 3) Any worry about leaks? I have a roll of plumbers teflon
> tape.
> Should I use it, is it overkill, or will it do no good?
> <<<snip>>>
> Use it or PTF pipe thread compound. Just make sure that
> none of it is too close to the end and gets into the hose or
> connection to plug up tools.
>
> <<<Snip>>>
> 4) It should be ok to leave it pressurized all the time in
> the garage, right? Leave it on or turn it off?
> <<<snip>>>
> You can probably leave the tank pressurized, but shut off
> the power. That's what I do. You don't want the compressor
> starting up when you not around to watch it. In cold
> climates or garages you don't want the compressor starting
> up. Sometimes the compressor is so stiff that the motor
> cannot turn it over. This can cause belts to slip, burn up,
> or start fires.
>
> Blake
>
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