Compressor Servicing Guide

Demonstration of how to service a compressor.
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0:00 Intro
0:20 Draining
1:38 Oil Maintenance
3:30 Air Filters
6:35 Head Tensioning
7:31 Air Leaks
8:38 Belt Maintenance

[@GrosserAndrew5000]

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

[@sealeytools]

Thanks for the feedback, that's great to know.

[@Rareparrot]

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!

[@deacdog]

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

[@sealeytools]

Thank you very much

[@PatrickSalisMEDIA]

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

[@FM-hv6zc]

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

[@sealeytools]

Thank you F M :)

[@restlessnative7180]

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.

[@Ottodaveni]

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

[@sealeytools]

This is great to hear! Thanks for you feedback

[@Fanta....]

This is great information, Much appreciated thanks.

[@skanepiraten.]

Nice work and a great video !

[@toyota218921]

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

[@zeeshanali579]

Thank you for the Information.Very Helpful

[@PBS-nm1uu]

this is a great presentation, thanks

[@curtiswthomas]

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

[@Isalys555]

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.

[@xinixxagnix201]

Great teaching, thank you!

[@sealeytools]

Thank you Xinix

[@thien61718981]

Thank you very much for your great information

[@diarmaiddan]

Nice and clear explanation. Thanks!

[@sealeytools]

Thanks Ddan :)

[@stevenjaynesearle1075]

Found this video very helpful thankyou

[@inventype1]

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

[@sealeytools]

Thanks for your comment. That's great to read.

[@notommr]

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

[@1yellowface]

Great video. Thank you

[@hsan6958]

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

[@kirkspilsbury5059]

Great video, to the point

[@vherbayot3602]

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

[@SmartAutoBodyRepair]

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

[@nihatarter8750]

Thank you sir. It will be very helpful.

[@Slash-Linux]

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?

[@sealeytools]

Thank you very much. We’re pleased you enjoyed the video. Check out our Compressor Buying Guide here: www.sealey.co.uk/compressor-buying-guide

[@rossl2544]

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

[@chatchatty2155]

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

[@michaelm7874]

Very helpful! Thank you

[@sealeytools]

You're welcome!

[@kenreese2791]

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 .

[@philldownes8685]

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 ........

[@ScreamingEagleFTW]

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

[@robg9412]

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

[@sealeytools]

Hi Rob, thanks for your email. If you contact [e-mail] they will help you with your enquiry.

[@Leanfear69]

Thanks !

[@dcoop1422]

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.

[@sealeytools]

Hi Mr Coop, we recommend that you check the manufacturers instructions, as there are several types of compressor oils used.

[@owa2533]

That's a nice compressor

[@wallyknew]

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.

[@FaisalAlhathal]

Thanks

[@sffitx]

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

[@sealeytools]

Hi, Ideally for safety you should fit a new gasket/seal. As long as you maintain the oil level it will still be safe to use.

[@wtwtch123]

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

[@abdulkhaliqy]

Thank you , what kind of oil need ?

[@SitSimplexStulte]

Yeah, that’s what I want to know.

[@interceptor7905]

Compressor oil

[@sealeytools]

Very sorry for the long delay. Due to reduced staffing levels because of COVID. It all depends on what compressor you're using so we recommend you refer to your user manual. Or visit their website if you no longer have it.

[@wanderingandroid]

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?

[@sealeytools]

Hi, the water will always be orange because the condensation will corrode in the tank. As long as you regularly empty the tank, it will be fine to continue using.

[@wanderingandroid]

@@sealeytools but how do i know when the tank is no good anymore from the corrosion inside?

[@sealeytools]

@@wanderingandroid Hi, It's very difficult to tell. ideally you would need to get it assessed by a safety engineer. They will asses the depth of the corrosion with an endoscope.

[@alejo54dev]

no lo puedo creer!

[@rp2722]

Thanks sooooo Machhhh

[@Zazquatch1]

What kind of oil is needed?

[@sealeytools]

Hi Low Light, very sorry for the long delay. Due to reduced staffing levels because of COVID. It all depends on what compressor you're using so we recommend you refer to your user manual. Or visit their website if you no longer have it.

[@ahmedmansour8224]

thnx.

[@budsak7771]

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

[@kamogeloetsile1292]

Can it rubberize a bakkie??

[@sealeytools]

Hi. Could you give us a little more information please? Then we can look into it for you. Feel free to contact us through any of our social media channels or via our Technical Dept. on either 01284757505 or email [e-mail] for a more in depth conversation. Thank you.

[@rodbacon9489]

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

[@jo6520]

My compressor is so old it doesnt have a site glass

[@jo6520]

Also it doesnt have an owners manual it was found in the trash theres no model number on it either

[@j.d.schultzsr.9215]

@@jo6520 , Congratulations on finding a "working" compressor in the rubbish! At such a mature age, it probably doesn't need break-in, but most likely does indeed need major maintenance. If you ship it to me here in Nepal (40 km Southeast of Katmandu), return postage pre-paid, I will be DELIGHTED to completely overhaul/rebuild/restore it for ONLY $199.95US + machine-shop fees, parts, labour, taxes and my service charges.

[@MrDakkyz]

Cough Cough dont buy over priced junk.

[@sealeytools]

You're absolutely correct Dakkyz, instead buy one of Sealeys competitively priced Compressors.

[@TheBriandonnelly]

Oh it's a deep burn😂😂😂😂

[@TheBriandonnelly]

I was actually looking at this model today for some DIY cabinet spraying, will it suffice?