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Re: Compressor Revisited

Jim 28 June 2006 21:10:29
 Do you mean Teflon tape?
Jim
"Harry Krause" <harry.krause@gmail­.com> wrote in message
news:D­eednRaImYguKz­_ZnZ2dnUVZ_oadnZ2d@c­omcast.com...> Amazon got my new Makita compressor to me today, as promised, in two > delivery days, and without charging me for shipping.>
It arrived in a sturdy, padded cardboard box via FEDEX. No damage.>
So, I opened the pressure and regulator valves, poured in the oil and let > it run for its 20-minute break-in, per the manual. Yes, I RTFM.>
It's very quiet, much more quiet than any other similar compressor I have > encountered. Makita was not lying. Seems to be nicely made, too.>
Now, I have a set of Porter Cable accessories, but I don't seem to have > any nylon tape around. I presume, and this is my question, that one still > needs to use nylon tape on air tool screw-in fittings? Or has technology > changed?>


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Harry Krause 28 June 2006 21:14:59 permanent link ]
 Jim wrote:> Do you mean Teflon tape?> Jim> "Harry Krause" <harry.krause@gmail­.com> wrote in message > news:D­eednRaImYguKz­_ZnZ2dnUVZ_oadnZ2d@c­omcast.com...>> Amazon got my new Makita compressor to me today, as promised, in two >> delivery days, and without charging me for shipping.>>
It arrived in a sturdy, padded cardboard box via FEDEX. No damage.>>
So, I opened the pressure and regulator valves, poured in the oil and let >> it run for its 20-minute break-in, per the manual. Yes, I RTFM.>>
It's very quiet, much more quiet than any other similar compressor I have >> encountered. Makita was not lying. Seems to be nicely made, too.>>
Now, I have a set of Porter Cable accessories, but I don't seem to have >> any nylon tape around. I presume, and this is my question, that one still >> needs to use nylon tape on air tool screw-in fittings? Or has technology >> changed?>>

Yeah, sorry. Teflon tape. I'm outa that, too.

Is it still necessary? It's been a while since I played with
compressors. I'm guessing I need a roll.

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Jim 28 June 2006 21:28:36 permanent link ]
 
"Harry Krause" <harry.krause@gmail­.com> wrote in message
news:-4ydnXb6cdKXJD­_ZnZ2dnUVZ_s6dnZ2d@c­omcast.com...> Jim wrote:>> Do you mean Teflon tape?>> Jim>> "Harry Krause" <harry.krause@gmail­.com> wrote in message >> news:D­eednRaImYguKz­_ZnZ2dnUVZ_oadnZ2d@c­omcast.com...>>> Amazon got my new Makita compressor to me today, as promised, in two >>> delivery days, and without charging me for shipping.>>>
It arrived in a sturdy, padded cardboard box via FEDEX. No damage.>>>
So, I opened the pressure and regulator valves, poured in the oil and >>> let it run for its 20-minute break-in, per the manual. Yes, I RTFM.>>>
It's very quiet, much more quiet than any other similar compressor I >>> have encountered. Makita was not lying. Seems to be nicely made, too.>>>
Now, I have a set of Porter Cable accessories, but I don't seem to have >>> any nylon tape around. I presume, and this is my question, that one >>> still needs to use nylon tape on air tool screw-in fittings? Or has >>> technology changed?>>>
Yeah, sorry. Teflon tape. I'm outa that, too.>
Is it still necessary? It's been a while since I played with compressors. > I'm guessing I need a roll.>
AFAIK it is. Start your wrap 1 or 2 threads from the end.
Jim


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JohnH 28 June 2006 23:35:44 permanent link ]
 On Wed, 28 Jun 2006 15:26:28 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
<RPSmithers@here.co­m> wrote:
Jim wrote:>> "Harry Krause" <harry.krause@gmail­.com> wrote in message >> news:-4ydnXb6cdKXJD­_ZnZ2dnUVZ_s6dnZ2d@c­omcast.com...>>> Jim wrote:>>>> Do you mean Teflon tape?>>>> Jim>>>> "Harry Krause" <harry.krause@gmail­.com> wrote in message >>>> news:D­eednRaImYguKz­_ZnZ2dnUVZ_oadnZ2d@c­omcast.com...>>>>> Amazon got my new Makita compressor to me today, as promised, in two >>>>> delivery days, and without charging me for shipping.>>>>>
It arrived in a sturdy, padded cardboard box via FEDEX. No damage.>>>>>
So, I opened the pressure and regulator valves, poured in the oil and >>>>> let it run for its 20-minute break-in, per the manual. Yes, I RTFM.>>>>>
It's very quiet, much more quiet than any other similar compressor I >>>>> have encountered. Makita was not lying. Seems to be nicely made, too.>>>>>
Now, I have a set of Porter Cable accessories, but I don't seem to have >>>>> any nylon tape around. I presume, and this is my question, that one >>>>> still needs to use nylon tape on air tool screw-in fittings? Or has >>>>> technology changed?>>>>>
Yeah, sorry. Teflon tape. I'm outa that, too.>>>
Is it still necessary? It's been a while since I played with compressors. >>> I'm guessing I need a roll.>>>
AFAIK it is. Start your wrap 1 or 2 threads from the end.>> Jim >>
Jim,>It was not my understanding that if you did not leave the the compressor >on, and the nozzle or air tool attached to the hose, it would not be >necessary. The Teflon tape is designed to provide a better seal so you >will not have a slow leak around the threads. Without the tape it >might leak a tiny bit, but it should not be a big deal and will not >impact the functionality of filling a tire or using an air tool. Now if >you were to keep the tool on the hose and the compressor turned on, it >would make a difference, because the compressor would cycle on and off >due to the gas leak. So while I believe it is not neccessary, I would >do it just in case I left the compressor on.>
One of the great things about this group, is if I am wrong, there will >be a legitimate expert who will correct me on this matter.

I use my compressor primarily for inflating balls, toys, etc., bringing
auto and motorcycle tires up to proper pressure, and to blow air as a
cleaner, etc.

As each of these activities requires a different nozzle, I screw the
nozzles on only finger tight. A little air leaks, but I'm not required to
go hunt a wrench every time I use the compressor, and there is plenty of
air for whatever I'm doing.

If I were going to use it to paint my house, I'd probably go the teflon
tape and wrench route.
--
John H

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Reginald P. Smithers III 29 June 2006 01:29:39 permanent link ]
 basskisser wrote:> Harry Krause wrote:>> Amazon got my new Makita compressor to me today, as promised, in two>> delivery days, and without charging me for shipping.>>
It arrived in a sturdy, padded cardboard box via FEDEX. No damage.>>
So, I opened the pressure and regulator valves, poured in the oil and>> let it run for its 20-minute break-in, per the manual. Yes, I RTFM.>>
It's very quiet, much more quiet than any other similar compressor I>> have encountered. Makita was not lying. Seems to be nicely made, too.>>
Now, I have a set of Porter Cable accessories, but I don't seem to have>> any nylon tape around. I presume, and this is my question, that one>> still needs to use nylon tape on air tool screw-in fittings? Or has>> technology changed?>
I would certainly use Teflon tape. I hate leaks.>
Bassy,
So would I, but I can't think of any reason it is neccessary, which was
Harry's question. The leak would be so little, I don't think the leak
would impact on the funtionality of the tool or the compressor. Unless
you were keeping the compressor on you would never notice the tiny leak
around the threads.

--
Reggie

That's my story and I am sticking to it!
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Wayne . B 29 June 2006 02:02:40 permanent link ]
 On Wed, 28 Jun 2006 17:51:30 -0400, Harry Krause
<harry.krause@gmail­.com> wrote:
I teflon-taped the appropriate fittings. I am *really* impressed with >how relatively quiet this compressor is. I read the specs, and it says >79 dB. Most of the others whose specs I've seen are 90 dB or more. >That's a BIG difference.

I think a lot of that is because it is an oil lubed compressor, not
suitable for diving unfortunately. I've always been impressed with
Makita's tools in general, and have had one of their nice little palm
sanders for a zillion years.

What kind of air tools are you using?

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Reginald P. Smithers III 30 June 2006 00:30:58 permanent link ]
 Harry Krause wrote:> basskisser wrote:>> Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:>>> basskisser wrote:>>>> Harry Krause wrote:>>>>> Amazon got my new Makita compressor to me today, as promised, in two>>>>> delivery days, and without charging me for shipping.>>>>>
It arrived in a sturdy, padded cardboard box via FEDEX. No damage.>>>>>
So, I opened the pressure and regulator valves, poured in the oil and>>>>> let it run for its 20-minute break-in, per the manual. Yes, I RTFM.>>>>>
It's very quiet, much more quiet than any other similar compressor I>>>>> have encountered. Makita was not lying. Seems to be nicely made, too.>>>>>
Now, I have a set of Porter Cable accessories, but I don't seem to >>>>> have>>>>> any nylon tape around. I presume, and this is my question, that one>>>>> still needs to use nylon tape on air tool screw-in fittings? Or has>>>>> technology changed?>>>> I would certainly use Teflon tape. I hate leaks.>>>>
Bassy,>>> So would I, but I can't think of any reason it is neccessary, which was>>> Harry's question. The leak would be so little, I don't think the leak>>> would impact on the funtionality of the tool or the compressor. Unless>>> you were keeping the compressor on you would never notice the tiny leak>>> around the threads.>>>
-- >>> Reggie>>>
That's my story and I am sticking to it!>>
This is all true, but if a tank leaks, you don't have the ability to>> turn it on, compress air in the tank, then take it to somewhere. Lets>> say you keep your trailer in a yard 15 miles away. With the small>> tank(s), you would have little or no air when you got there. Besides,>> there's no reason to not do the job correctly!>>
Good grief. I paid $1.00 for a roll of teflon tape, and it took me five > minutes to "tape" the fittings I wanted taped. Reggie needs to get a life.


Harry,

I must have missed something, I didn't say you shouldn't tape the
fittings. I definitely would have, and said so, but I can think of
nothing that would have been damaged by not taping the threads. The
only negative I could see by not taping them is the air would bleed out
if you left the tool on the hose.

Since everyone knows the tape costs about a buck, and it is always easy
to apply the tape, I couldn't figure out why you asked the question "Is
it NECESSARY to use Teflon tape". The only reason I could guess you
asked the question is you were too far away from the stores to buy the
tape, and was wondering if you would damage your threads by not using
tape. I did not think it would damage the threads on the hose or the
fitting on the hose, which was what I thought was your question.

I am curious, if it was not a big deal to get the tape, everyone knows
Teflon takes prevents leaks on threads, everyone knows it is very easy
to apply, WHY DID YOU ASK THE QUESTIONS?

--
Reggie

That's my story and I am sticking to it!
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Eisboch 30 June 2006 01:40:41 permanent link ]
 
"Harry Krause" <harry.krause@gmail­.com> wrote in message
news:jb2dndW95M5toT­nZnZ2dnUVZ_v2dnZ2d@c­omcast.com...
Yeah, they did the last time I bought a compressor, about 15 years ago. Oh > well. I got a new roll now!


That's what you get for buying such a cheap, shoddy compressor.
Hell, even Sears gives you a roll of Teflon tape. :-)­

Eisboch


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JohnH 30 June 2006 15:05:22 permanent link ]
 On Thu, 29 Jun 2006 16:50:03 -0400, Harry Krause <harry.krause@gmail­.com>
wrote:
basskisser wrote:>> Harry Krause wrote:>>> basskisser wrote:>>>> Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:>>>>> basskisser wrote:>>>>>> Harry Krause wrote:>>>>>>> Amazon got my new Makita compressor to me today, as promised, in two>>>>>>> delivery days, and without charging me for shipping.>>>>>>>
It arrived in a sturdy, padded cardboard box via FEDEX. No damage.>>>>>>>
So, I opened the pressure and regulator valves, poured in the oil and>>>>>>> let it run for its 20-minute break-in, per the manual. Yes, I RTFM.>>>>>>>
It's very quiet, much more quiet than any other similar compressor I>>>>>>> have encountered. Makita was not lying. Seems to be nicely made, too.>>>>>>>
Now, I have a set of Porter Cable accessories, but I don't seem to have>>>>>>> any nylon tape around. I presume, and this is my question, that one>>>>>>> still needs to use nylon tape on air tool screw-in fittings? Or has>>>>>>> technology changed?>>>>>> I would certainly use Teflon tape. I hate leaks.>>>>>>
Bassy,>>>>> So would I, but I can't think of any reason it is neccessary, which was>>>>> Harry's question. The leak would be so little, I don't think the leak>>>>> would impact on the funtionality of the tool or the compressor. Unless>>>>> you were keeping the compressor on you would never notice the tiny leak>>>>> around the threads.>>>>>
-->>>>> Reggie>>>>>
That's my story and I am sticking to it!>>>> This is all true, but if a tank leaks, you don't have the ability to>>>> turn it on, compress air in the tank, then take it to somewhere. Lets>>>> say you keep your trailer in a yard 15 miles away. With the small>>>> tank(s), you would have little or no air when you got there. Besides,>>>> there's no reason to not do the job correctly!>>>>
Good grief. I paid $1.00 for a roll of teflon tape, and it took me five>>> minutes to "tape" the fittings I wanted taped. Reggie needs to get a life.>>
You'll be glad you did. I'm kinda surprised that they didn't throw in a>> roll with your compressor, they sometimes do.>>
Yeah, they did the last time I bought a compressor, about 15 years ago. >Oh well. I got a new roll now!

Now you can use it for new shower heads, new faucets, and even a new water
valve for your ice maker! Isn't that great stuff?
--
John H

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***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
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JohnH 30 June 2006 15:09:28 permanent link ]
 On Thu, 29 Jun 2006 16:49:10 -0400, Harry Krause <harry.krause@gmail­.com>
wrote:
Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:>> Harry Krause wrote:>>> basskisser wrote:>>>> Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:>>>>> basskisser wrote:>>>>>> Harry Krause wrote:>>>>>>> Amazon got my new Makita compressor to me today, as promised, in two>>>>>>> delivery days, and without charging me for shipping.>>>>>>>
It arrived in a sturdy, padded cardboard box via FEDEX. No damage.>>>>>>>
So, I opened the pressure and regulator valves, poured in the oil and>>>>>>> let it run for its 20-minute break-in, per the manual. Yes, I RTFM.>>>>>>>
It's very quiet, much more quiet than any other similar compressor I>>>>>>> have encountered. Makita was not lying. Seems to be nicely made, too.>>>>>>>
Now, I have a set of Porter Cable accessories, but I don't seem to >>>>>>> have>>>>>>> any nylon tape around. I presume, and this is my question, that one>>>>>>> still needs to use nylon tape on air tool screw-in fittings? Or has>>>>>>> technology changed?>>>>>> I would certainly use Teflon tape. I hate leaks.>>>>>>
Bassy,>>>>> So would I, but I can't think of any reason it is neccessary, which was>>>>> Harry's question. The leak would be so little, I don't think the leak>>>>> would impact on the funtionality of the tool or the compressor. Unless>>>>> you were keeping the compressor on you would never notice the tiny leak>>>>> around the threads.>>>>>
-- >>>>> Reggie>>>>>
That's my story and I am sticking to it!>>>> This is all true, but if a tank leaks, you don't have the ability to>>>> turn it on, compress air in the tank, then take it to somewhere. Lets>>>> say you keep your trailer in a yard 15 miles away. With the small>>>> tank(s), you would have little or no air when you got there. Besides,>>>> there's no reason to not do the job correctly!>>>>
Good grief. I paid $1.00 for a roll of teflon tape, and it took me five >>> minutes to "tape" the fittings I wanted taped. Reggie needs to get a life.>>
Harry,>>
I must have missed something, I didn't say you shouldn't tape the >> fittings. I definitely would have, and said so, but I can think of >> nothing that would have been damaged by not taping the threads. The >> only negative I could see by not taping them is the air would bleed out >> if you left the tool on the hose.>>
Since everyone knows the tape costs about a buck, and it is always easy >> to apply the tape, I couldn't figure out why you asked the question "Is >> it NECESSARY to use Teflon tape". The only reason I could guess you >> asked the question is you were too far away from the stores to buy the >> tape, and was wondering if you would damage your threads by not using >> tape. I did not think it would damage the threads on the hose or the >> fitting on the hose, which was what I thought was your question.>>
I am curious, if it was not a big deal to get the tape, everyone knows >> Teflon takes prevents leaks on threads, everyone knows it is very easy >> to apply, WHY DID YOU ASK THE QUESTIONS?>>
Obviously, you didn't read my post. It's been years and years since I >bought a compressor, and my question was whether there were any tech >advance in that time period that obviated the need for the tape.

Yes. Brass fittings were invented, which allowed for little air loss when
tightened hand tight.
--
John H

*******************­********************­***
***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****
*******************­********************­***
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Reginald P. Smithers III 30 June 2006 18:05:37 permanent link ]
 JohnH wrote:> On Thu, 29 Jun 2006 16:49:10 -0400, Harry Krause <harry.krause@gmail­.com>> wrote:>
Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:>>> Harry Krause wrote:>>>> basskisser wrote:>>>>> Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:>>>>>> basskisser wrote:>>>>>>> Harry Krause wrote:>>>>>>>> Amazon got my new Makita compressor to me today, as promised, in two>>>>>>>> delivery days, and without charging me for shipping.>>>>>>>>
It arrived in a sturdy, padded cardboard box via FEDEX. No damage.>>>>>>>>
So, I opened the pressure and regulator valves, poured in the oil and>>>>>>>> let it run for its 20-minute break-in, per the manual. Yes, I RTFM.>>>>>>>>
It's very quiet, much more quiet than any other similar compressor I>>>>>>>> have encountered. Makita was not lying. Seems to be nicely made, too.>>>>>>>>
Now, I have a set of Porter Cable accessories, but I don't seem to >>>>>>>> have>>>>>>>> any nylon tape around. I presume, and this is my question, that one>>>>>>>> still needs to use nylon tape on air tool screw-in fittings? Or has>>>>>>>> technology changed?>>>>>>> I would certainly use Teflon tape. I hate leaks.>>>>>>>
Bassy,>>>>>> So would I, but I can't think of any reason it is neccessary, which was>>>>>> Harry's question. The leak would be so little, I don't think the leak>>>>>> would impact on the funtionality of the tool or the compressor. Unless>>>>>> you were keeping the compressor on you would never notice the tiny leak>>>>>> around the threads.>>>>>>
-- >>>>>> Reggie>>>>>>
That's my story and I am sticking to it!>>>>> This is all true, but if a tank leaks, you don't have the ability to>>>>> turn it on, compress air in the tank, then take it to somewhere. Lets>>>>> say you keep your trailer in a yard 15 miles away. With the small>>>>> tank(s), you would have little or no air when you got there. Besides,>>>>> there's no reason to not do the job correctly!>>>>>
Good grief. I paid $1.00 for a roll of teflon tape, and it took me five >>>> minutes to "tape" the fittings I wanted taped. Reggie needs to get a life.>>>
Harry,>>>
I must have missed something, I didn't say you shouldn't tape the >>> fittings. I definitely would have, and said so, but I can think of >>> nothing that would have been damaged by not taping the threads. The >>> only negative I could see by not taping them is the air would bleed out >>> if you left the tool on the hose.>>>
Since everyone knows the tape costs about a buck, and it is always easy >>> to apply the tape, I couldn't figure out why you asked the question "Is >>> it NECESSARY to use Teflon tape". The only reason I could guess you >>> asked the question is you were too far away from the stores to buy the >>> tape, and was wondering if you would damage your threads by not using >>> tape. I did not think it would damage the threads on the hose or the >>> fitting on the hose, which was what I thought was your question.>>>
I am curious, if it was not a big deal to get the tape, everyone knows >>> Teflon takes prevents leaks on threads, everyone knows it is very easy >>> to apply, WHY DID YOU ASK THE QUESTIONS?>>>
Obviously, you didn't read my post. It's been years and years since I >> bought a compressor, and my question was whether there were any tech >> advance in that time period that obviated the need for the tape.>
Yes. Brass fittings were invented, which allowed for little air loss when> tightened hand tight.> --> John H>
*******************­********************­***> ***** Have a Spectacular Day! *****> *******************­********************­***


That really seems too obvious doesn't it. In my ignorance, I thought
Harry was sitting there living in God's country wanting to use his
compressor, but didn't want to damage it, or Harry just wanted to chat
about his compressor, in which case, my post responded to both of his
needs.

The thread kicked around the topic in a positive cheerful manner without
any arguments from any of the participants.


Reggie

That's my story and I am sticking to it!
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JohnH 30 June 2006 23:50:05 permanent link ]
 On Fri, 30 Jun 2006 10:05:37 -0400, "Reginald P. Smithers III"
<RPSmithers@here.co­m> wrote:
JohnH wrote:>> On Thu, 29 Jun 2006 16:49:10 -0400, Harry Krause <harry.krause@gmail­.com>>> wrote:>>
Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:>>>> Harry Krause wrote:>>>>> basskisser wrote:>>>>>> Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:>>>>>>> basskisser wrote:>>>>>>>> Harry Krause wrote:>>>>>>>>> Amazon got my new Makita compressor to me today, as promised, in two>>>>>>>>> delivery days, and without charging me for shipping.>>>>>>>>>
It arrived in a sturdy, padded cardboard box via FEDEX. No damage.>>>>>>>>>
So, I opened the pressure and regulator valves, poured in the oil and>>>>>>>>> let it run for its 20-minute break-in, per the manual. Yes, I RTFM.>>>>>>>>>
It's very quiet, much more quiet than any other similar compressor I>>>>>>>>> have encountered. Makita was not lying. Seems to be nicely made, too.>>>>>>>>>
Now, I have a set of Porter Cable accessories, but I don't seem to >>>>>>>>> have>>>>>>>>> any nylon tape around. I presume, and this is my question, that one>>>>>>>>> still needs to use nylon tape on air tool screw-in fittings? Or has>>>>>>>>> technology changed?>>>>>>>> I would certainly use Teflon tape. I hate leaks.>>>>>>>>
Bassy,>>>>>>> So would I, but I can't think of any reason it is neccessary, which was>>>>>>> Harry's question. The leak would be so little, I don't think the leak>>>>>>> would impact on the funtionality of the tool or the compressor. Unless>>>>>>> you were keeping the compressor on you would never notice the tiny leak>>>>>>> around the threads.>>>>>>>
-- >>>>>>> Reggie>>>>>>>
That's my story and I am sticking to it!>>>>>> This is all true, but if a tank leaks, you don't have the ability to>>>>>> turn it on, compress air in the tank, then take it to somewhere. Lets>>>>>> say you keep your trailer in a yard 15 miles away. With the small>>>>>> tank(s), you would have little or no air when you got there. Besides,>>>>>> there's no reason to not do the job correctly!>>>>>>
Good grief. I paid $1.00 for a roll of teflon tape, and it took me five >>>>> minutes to "tape" the fittings I wanted taped. Reggie needs to get a life.>>>>
Harry,>>>>
I must have missed something, I didn't say you shouldn't tape the >>>> fittings. I definitely would have, and said so, but I can think of >>>> nothing that would have been damaged by not taping the threads. The >>>> only negative I could see by not taping them is the air would bleed out >>>> if you left the tool on the hose.>>>>
Since everyone knows the tape costs about a buck, and it is always easy >>>> to apply the tape, I couldn't figure out why you asked the question "Is >>>> it NECESSARY to use Teflon tape". The only reason I could guess you >>>> asked the question is you were too far away from the stores to buy the >>>> tape, and was wondering if you would damage your threads by not using >>>> tape. I did not think it would damage the threads on the hose or the >>>> fitting on the hose, which was what I thought was your question.>>>>
I am curious, if it was not a big deal to get the tape, everyone knows >>>> Teflon takes prevents leaks on threads, everyone knows it is very easy >>>> to apply, WHY DID YOU ASK THE QUESTIONS?>>>>
Obviously, you didn't read my post. It's been years and years since I >>> bought a compressor, and my question was whether there were any tech >>> advance in that time period that obviated the need for the tape.>>
Yes. Brass fittings were invented, which allowed for little air loss when>> tightened hand tight.>> -->> John H>>
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That really seems too obvious doesn't it. In my ignorance, I thought >Harry was sitting there living in God's country wanting to use his >compressor, but didn't want to damage it, or Harry just wanted to chat >about his compressor, in which case, my post responded to both of his >needs.>
The thread kicked around the topic in a positive cheerful manner without >any arguments from any of the participants.>
Reggie>
That's my story and I am sticking to it!

Here, it's best not to count your cheerful threads before they hatch!

Or am I just blowing hot air?
--
John H

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Dan Krueger 1 July 2006 04:15:58 permanent link ]
 Harry Krause wrote:> Wayne.B wrote:>
On Wed, 28 Jun 2006 17:51:30 -0400, Harry Krause>> <harry.krause@gmail­.com> wrote:>>
I teflon-taped the appropriate fittings. I am *really* impressed with >>> how relatively quiet this compressor is. I read the specs, and it >>> says 79 dB. Most of the others whose specs I've seen are 90 dB or >>> more. That's a BIG difference.>>
I think a lot of that is because it is an oil lubed compressor, not>> suitable for diving unfortunately. I've always been impressed with>> Makita's tools in general, and have had one of their nice little palm>> sanders for a zillion years.>>
What kind of air tools are you using?>>
The usual inflators, plus an impact wrench, nailer, an old sander I > inherited, et cetera. I might use it to paint the inside of my garage, too.

Harry,

You will be very disappointed when you try to use the sander or paint
with it. You will need a compressor with a much larger tank and a pump
that produces more air. Some people buy a plain air tank and run it
inline but you are still limited to the volume of that tank. It will
only give you a bit more time to run a tool until the compressor runs
even longer to pressurize both tanks.

Makita compressors are designed for short bursts for nailers. Anything
that requires a lot of "free air" will suffer while your compressor
struggles to maintain pressure.

As a side note, Makita assembles compressors. They don't make them.
The pumps on decent electrics are usually made in Italy from a
manufacturer that starts with an "F" - there are three big companies.

Hopefully yours is splash lubricated rather than the "oiless" type
unless you will use it only occasionally. If it is, make sure you run
it on a level surface and when you change the oil, use only
non-detergent motor oil.

Dan
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