How to Replace the Tank Pressure Gauge on an Air Compressor
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THE FACTS | THE FIX | THE FINISH
If leaking seals and service bills are distressing your compressor, it's time to face the fix. While air compressors can be as diverse as the individuals that use them, most models share some general characteristics and components. Whether you are inflating your tires or creating empires, eReplacementParts.com provides the parts, procedures and facts you need to fearlessly fix what fails you.
The tank pressure gauge displays the amount of pressure in the compressor tank. After years of use, this gauge can fail. Symptoms of a faulty pressure gauge include the inability to accurately gauge pressure in your air tank, or a gauge that displays no pressure at all.
Less than impressed with your compressor? Replacing the tank pressure gauge might be the solution. This article will show you how to complete the repair like an expert technician.
THE FACTS | THE FIX | THE FINISH
! DEPRESSURIZE THE AIR TANK.
Always depressurize the tank before servicing an air compressor. To do this, open the drain valve and wait until all of the air (and pressure) has escaped.
REMOVING THE TANK PRESSURE GAUGE [top]
1. Remove the manifold cover.
Remove the retaining screw.
Lift the manifold cover away from the unit.
2. Remove the tank pressure gauge.
Use a wrench (11mm for the model shown here) to loosen the pressure gauge.
Remove the tank pressure gauge from the manifold.
INSTALLING THE NEW TANK PRESSURE GAUGE [top]
3. Install the new tank pressure gauge.
SPECIFIX: This gauge comes with thread sealant pre-applied; additional sealant is not required.
Thread the new tank pressure gauge onto the manifold.
Use a wrench to secure the gauge.
REASSEMBLING THE UNIT [top]
4. Reinstall the manifold cover.
Install the manifold cover.
Secure the manifold cover with the screw.
THE FACTS | THE FIX | THE FINISH
A well-maintained air compressor can mean the difference between performance under pressure, and under-pressured performance. But you don't have to empty your pockets to keep your air tank full. As you just learned, repairing your air compressor is simpler than you think, especially when you follow our step-by-step guides. Not only did you refresh compression at a fraction of the cost of replacement; you have inflated your ability to fearlessly face the next fix, regardless of the pressure involved.
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