Compressor Servicing Guide 

Thanks for this ! Just got a "hobby" direct drive 21Litre one. Good info. Very first run from new (breaking in) I was advised by the manual to run with no load, i.e. with the drain-cock open, for 1 minute to ensure correct lubrication...before applying a load. Another part of the manual I had said "don't run a tool when the compressor is pumping..". As I said mine is a hobby one :) Cheers!

A beautifully informative, concise and relevant summary of compressor maintenance. Good onyx, mate. Love to thank you by name. Cheers

Thank You for such a great insight for a new owner like myself... of all I have watched.. you are the best... Thank You.

Thank you my good man now I know what to do.

Excellent and informative video. I would appreciate your suggestion regarding buying a new air compress for my home garage. Direct drive vs Belt drives air compressor. Which one is better/more reliable durable and less maintenance?

Extremely knowledgeable! I added to favorites. This man has poured more information then my compressor`s bloody manual!

This is great information, Much appreciated thanks.

What is the make of this compressor and what is the brass hint on right end side of compressor

What is the alternative oil if compressor oil is not available in the area,what grade is suitable to change the oil

I’ve got the same model but I’ve got a constant oil leak under the pump. Not sure if it’s the gasket or an easy fix, it comes through the corners under the pump mounted on the black frame. Any ideas what it can be

Thank you , what kind of oil need ?

Thanks

Thanks sooooo Machhhh

You can add few drop of oil on the air filter, compress it with your finger to spread the oil in the fibers, it helps to catch dust particles.

Learnt more in this video..than you...had my compressor banging away for 9 years and never changed the oil or anything and its used every day..time for a service methinks

Water in the oil is what kills compressors . The dot in the sight glass is to detect water in the oil . Water passes the piston rings and collects in the crank case oil . If you fill the oil to the dot you can tell if you are loosing oil . But if the oil rises above the dot the oil has water in it . Compressor oil should not mix with water so the oil level will rise without coloring the oil .Compressors with oil pumps have an O in the sight glass , put the oil to the bottom of the O and if it fills to the top of the O the water is to the fill pipe on the pump .

so what about taking off the plastic on the on off switch and checking under there for any thing wrong and to oil the on off mechanism ? only a 2 minute max job, but very important ........

Thank you sir,I let the water out and had to pierce it and it went everywhere as I still had pressure in the tank.The water was red hadnt been done in 10 years thats how long the previous owner had had it for.Cheers thanks

Love the UK Brits youtube videos they just explain everything so much better.

Is it important what oil is used? Do some people use motor oil or transmission fluid without problems?

... or you could use the proper tools and ensure the belt is aligned.

Brilliant instructional video, as an air compressor novice, this really helped me with my current knowledge of basic maintenance, thank you.

Is it not important the motor remains truly square to the frame? Otherwise the drive wheel and compressor wheel are not properly aligned, this can create stress on the shaft bearings, leading to wear and potential failure. At the very least it will shorten the bearing lifespans. Good video.

I think an important fact to include along with the tank needing replacing, if you don't remove the condensation, is the part where the tank could explode lol

Great and extremely informative video. Many thanks for sharing. Can I just ask, what is the best type of oil to use in a compressor.

are all the pumps on the belt drive compressors Fiac pumps?

Thank you sir, I learned a great deal. Good job!

Thank you for the Information.Very Helpful

why must the air tank be empty before you open the drain?

Nicely explained.... very informative....👍👍👍👍👍

Found this video very helpful thankyou

Thank you sir. It will be very helpful.

Very helpful! Thank you

Belt drive compressor... What type of oil goes into the 2nd oil filler port located above the large spinning wheel area??? Nobody ever spoken about it online not sure whether to put compressor oil in or not.

Thank you very much for your great information

Can it rubberize a bakkie??

Great teaching, thank you!

Great video. Thank you

this is a great presentation, thanks

That's a nice compressor

My compressor is leaking oil from the back cover, if i keep the oil at the right level, is it still safe to use?

Great video, to the point

Nice work and a great video !

thnx.

so what happens now when you drain the tank and rust comes out? is the tank no good anymore? or can you still fix it?

What kind of oil is needed?

Nice and clear explanation. Thanks!

Cough Cough dont buy over priced junk.

“Very very easy indeed” 😂. Jokes aside! Very helpful and informative. Thank you

My compressor is so old it doesnt have a site glass

Thanks !