Compression Nut ST033001AV

This is a 40 gallon vertical compressor with the electric motor and compressor mounted at the top of a 40 gallon storage tank. A piece of 3/8" copper tube with a female compression fitting at either end conducts to male fittings at the compressor and at the storage tank. This tube conducts the compressed air from the compressor to the storage tank where it remains until called for.
Problem: The brass female compression fitting connecting the copper tube to the compressor had split at the male fitting on the compressor..

1.Unplugged compressor.
2 Loosened female compression fitting nut at top end of copper tube from male compressor unit fitting.
3. Loosened female compression fitting nut at bottom end of copper tube from male tank fitting.
4. Removed copper tube from compressor tank & compressor unit.
5. Removed both female compression fitting nuts from copper tube.
6. Placed new female compression fitting nut on copper tube
7. Placed old, existing female compression fitting nut on copper tube.
8. Wrapped both male fittings (on the compressor & tank fittings) with Teflon tape.
9. Replaced copper tube on compressor unit & tank.
10. Tightened female compression fitting nuts.
11. Plugged compressor in.
Voila!

Remove old exhaust tube, adjusted compressor on compressor mounting for new tube and compression nuts with new compression gaskets then installed tube the tightened compression nuts. started compressor, checked for leaks (none). So back in business!!!

Removed compression nuts and discharge tube
Cleaned discharge tube and replaced ferrule and compression nut
Reassembled

Removed cover
Loosened compressor
Measured tube
Cut to length
Put on and tightened
Tightened compressor and reinstalled cover

Simply threaded in the new unloaded and threaded in the new nipple. Then pushed the tube into each end. Turned the compressor on and watched it build pressure and shut off.

Removed the cooper tubing from pump to valve. Rubber ferrules badly damaged and tubing was crushed. I just had to cut the cooper tubing supplied in the kit, put on the ferrules and compression nuts and that was it.

1. Unplugged compressor, and drained tank.
2. Loosened compression nuts on the exhaust tube.
3. Assembled new compression nuts and sleeves on both ends of exhaust tube.
4. Snugged up both sides while pushing on tube to make sure tube was inserted far enough while compressing sleeve creating a seal.
5. Put thread tape on center of threads of drain plug and tightened into bottom of tank.
6. Plugged compressor in and put enough air to leak test connections, using soapy water.
7. Tightened up any nuts where leak was found.

Quick and easy call with the model number of my old Campbell Hausfield compressor took 10 minutes to have parts on the way for 15 bucks or so. Once receive removed the nuts securing both ends of the failed pipe and installed new pipe/seals/nuts. Compressor holds 120PSI again.

Removed of line and installed new tube with 2 compression rings. Had ordered extra compression ring due to confusing break down on picture of parts used to select parts.
Simply removed old line, slid compression rings on new tube, cut tube to proper lenghth, and tightened the copper nuts onto compression rings. Surprised by the fact that the tube was too long. Works perfect.

1. Removed the broke parts.
2. Cleaned the ports with a clean rag.
3. Measured and marked the new pipe to the proper length.
4. Cut the copper pipe with a pipe cutter.
5. Cleaned the ends of the pipe with a steel wool.
6. Installed the compression nuts and the rubber ferrules on the pipe.
7. Placed the pipe assembly onto the compressor head, then to the tank.
8. Tightened each compression nut.