🛠 DIY Pressure Switch Replacement | Air Compressor | Fix it and Go!

Don't junk it, Fix it! A straightforward replace to get your air compressor up and running. Save money, Live better! 🛠

[@pepenik99]

finally someone who did all the steps one at a time... so now I feel more comfortable in doing it myself with your tape close by..thanks

[@SaveMoneyTV]

You're welcome. Glad it was helpful.

[@STEAMBOLTANNIE]

Now this is what I was looking for...A Step by step video for dummies like me! Great video thank you so much!

[@tanksoldier9770]

Thanks for your video ,I just got a new switch today going on tomorrow

[@teresitamontebon5342]

Thank you for your videos

[@SaveMoneyTV]

You are very welcome. All the best!

[@michaelconnery6192]

why did you not discharge the condensers in case you get an electric shock?

[@Tumbleweed-vh4pt]

Air shouldn't be leaking from tank and then through the compressor head. The check valve is an issue if that's the case. The usual issue where air is blowing out the intake is the gasket is blown out or the reed valves are not seating.

[@SaveMoneyTV]

Thanks for the tip. I've yet to fix it so that's helpful. All the best!

[@johnbannister501]

Great presentation! I wonder if you are a teacher...if not...then you should look into it!!

[@SaveMoneyTV]

Actually, I taught guitar for many years. Thanks John, all the best!

[@adeptheatingair]

No check valve on that tank? I would have scrapped that fitting to the tank and used a 3 nipple check valve.

[@SaveMoneyTV]

Great idea. Thanks!

[@kenp133]

How did you bend the copper line so nicely?

[@otoniel780]

Hi I have question I have compressor 30 pounds when is empty running good when I use the air drop try to run the motor on 75 but the switch on my house Cut off I have to empty the compressor to start running I change the valve check the pressure switch and other parts but I don’t know what is the problem I want to know if have ideas thanks

[@colt5189]

It's a lot better to get a wire wheel that you put in a drill to clean the threads.

[@SaveMoneyTV]

Great idea. Good time saver.

[@Mark-gg6iy]

I disassembled my switch and now cannot get it installed. I understand how it goes together, have gotten it put together but when I try to install it cannot because the pressure applied to keep it together cannot be retained through the installation. Very frustrating. Spent 2 hours already out of stubbornness. I would love to see how it is done. So far all these vids only show the installation of an already assembled unit. Looks like I will have to buy new.

[@SaveMoneyTV]

Yes, it is definitely recommended to start with a new pressure switch. I too have tried to fix an old one, (I feel your pain!) but as you can see, for the time it takes it is more feasible to buy a new switch.

[@gvanmaat]

I know this is an old thread but here’s your answer. When you disassemble the switch the spring pressure will now allow you to screw it back into the metal bracket which would then hold it together. I wrapped a piece of fine gauge wire around the switch assembly and twisted it tight. This held it all together so I could screw the switch back into the metal bracket. Once installed, I loosened the screws just enough that I could cut my wire and pull it out from under the switch. Retighten the screws and your done. It took less than 5 minutes to put it together.

[@Mark-gg6iy]

@@gvanmaat Yea, I got so frustrated I simply bought another. probably the goal of the design engineer. Thanks for answering anyway, maybe it will help someone else.

[@DiamondR0GUEnz]

👍pipe dope

[@Cien_Swiatla]

This is strange to me when amerukanin says the need to wrenches in the metric system

[@SaveMoneyTV]

Canadian, eh! 🇨🇦 We use both metric and imperial.

[@Cien_Swiatla]

@@SaveMoneyTV Sorry Canadian :-)

[@colt5189]

There's no point in putting sealant on the threads of that small copper pipe. As that pipe uses a compression fitting to seal.

[@SaveMoneyTV]

Thanks for the input, much appreciated. Thanks for watching!

[@skypallman6169]

Anyome watching this. Please just buy new connectors. 20 bucks maybe. If its showing corrosion already it's just going to get worse. Then you're going to have trash in your lines. Do something. Do it 100% right. Then you safe youself time and money down the line

[@antoniocoelho92]

Do not use pipe dope🤦🏻‍♂️ use Teflon tape

[@SaveMoneyTV]

Thanks for the tip, much appreciated!