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Nick 50
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PostPosted: 12:28 - 17 Apr 2012    Post subject: Noob Air Compressor question Reply with quote
So I've bought and air compressor which got delivered today. After adding the all the bits on with the use of the completely useless manual, I now have a question.

The compressor has 2 connectors:

https://webstore.toolsandpowertools.co.uk/pics/ebay/hy2550/twin%20output.jpg

Can I just connect hose then tool to either one? and the stupid question, what do I do with the other connection??

Or am I missing something that should be attached to the connectors?
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PostPosted: 12:42 - 17 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
It is usual to have a PCL type push-in connector as an outlet from a compressor.
https://youngautomotivedirect.co.uk/images/100_series_coupling.JPG
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PostPosted: 12:48 - 17 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Raffles wrote:
It is usual to have a PCL type push-in connector as an outlet from a compressor.
https://youngautomotivedirect.co.uk/images/100_series_coupling.JPG


Do they have stop valves in them?

I put oil and let it run a bit and air was pissing out the holes Shocked
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PostPosted: 13:30 - 17 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
I have two outputs on my compressor. One you can control the pressure of with the red tap that you have there, the other is just full power. I assume your full power one is the one on the right as it has the release valve there.
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PostPosted: 13:46 - 17 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
MarkJ wrote:
I have two outputs on my compressor. One you can control the pressure of with the red tap that you have there, the other is just full power. I assume your full power one is the one on the right as it has the release valve there.


Cheers Mark. So I just add two PCL female connectors and then i'm ready to go?
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PostPosted: 13:49 - 17 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
Depends what hose connectors you've got, but as Raffles said they normally are fitted with the pull-to-release type connector he has pictured (at least all the ones I've seen have them fitted).

If you've got some air leaks from threads you might have to use breakable threadlock. My air tools specified I did.
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PostPosted: 13:56 - 17 Apr 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote
MarkJ wrote:
Depends what hose connectors you've got, but as Raffles said they normally are fitted with the pull-to-release type connector he has pictured (at least all the ones I've seen have them fitted).

If you've got some air leaks from threads you might have to use breakable threadlock. My air tools specified I did.


or PTFE tape Thumbs Up
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