Fix Leaky Husky Air Compressor

When my air compressor broke for a second time, this time outside of the warranty period, I decided to find the source of the problem and see if I could fix it.

[@animegodall]

Thank you this is exactly what was wrong with mine you saved me so much time

[@Best_Tortillas]

Thanks dude I’m gonna try this on mine!

[@bobbytheis1220]

My comment on my 2 gallon Husky was meant to be helpful for other similar units - of course, your repair cannot be applied to different models. But your video WAS very helpful to try a repair. My 2 gallon unit is working again. The broken end of my regulator knob screw/bolt was smoothed and polished using a Dremel tool (with grinder tip & then steel brush), so it's now 1/8" shorter but still functioning. After cleaning and applying grease to the regulator o-rings (I used Dow Hi vacuum silicon lub - hope it's ok for this) reassembled with the "compromised" adjustment knob (may have lost some adjustment range). The unit works again, with no "hissing" leak. Thanks!

[@bobbytheis1220]

I have a small 2 gallon Husky dual output compressor, with air leak at the regulator knob. Knob looks like yours, but could not tell from your video if yours looks like mine behind the knob. I loosened my red knob - resistance - continued turning using channel locks until the end of the bolt in the red knob broke off. Then, undoing the section behind the knob (big 1-1/8" nut) I found that an E-clip was securing the end of the bolt of the on the inside, to prevent complete removal of the red knob. The end of the bolt with E-clip had broken off ruining it. So I should have undone the big nut to remove the knob assembly. The seals on mine are different, but accessible (from behind) without completely removing the red knob from that section. Otherwise, nice video.

[@acme54321]

Thanks you, I have the same compressor and it's leaking too behind the knob. I'll give this a shot! I also like bikes, so yay bikes.

[@drbobjohnson812]

Thanks for vid, I bought a used compressor a little less than a year ago. Have not really needed to use it much yet, but a good thing to have. A prior roommate had one that would not hold pressure. From your vid now I will know at least one thing more to check. I have heard that if you are not using it to store it with pressure released. Also their is a valve to let out accumulation of H2O.

[@nickelwound1978]

Thank you!

[@jeffersonoliveiraUSA]

goood I liked.....

[@rhfactor7688]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. How is the repair holding up?

[@user-lr4ks3yc9q]

My Husky 20 gallon compressor releases air from the area of the head, when it is pumping -- filling the tank. Once full, it holds pressure fine. Is this air release a bypass or leak? I have just noticed it. I've had the compressor for 2 years, and it seems to take a long time to fill. Thank for any advice!

[@helookalikaman79]

My Husky is leaking and totally annoying. The part that is leaking is the tiny hose the manifold